Down valuations can wreck a sale just when it feels done. Here’s what’s driving lenders to be more cautious right now, and how investors buying or selling can protect themselves from it.
New rules on HHSRS, the PRS database, EPC C and Decent Homes Standard are stacking up for landlords. Here’s why the gap between organised and disorganised investors is about to get much wider.
HHSRS is changing from June 2026. Here’s what the new Low, Medium and High hazard ratings actually mean for landlords, and why it’s worth reviewing what you already own.
Many investors want the returns from property without the risk. The trouble is, risk-free property investing is largely a fantasy, even if you do everything sensibly.
This slipped under the radar, but it matters. A quieter approach to mortgage stress testing could help more buyers borrow more — and that may not be great news if you are still trying to buy.
Should you let furnished or unfurnished? Most investors guess. The better approach is to ask what tenants in your area actually expect for that type of property.
A practical look at the one question many investors forget to ask before buying: how easy will this property be to sell later if circumstances change?
A practical look at what investors must do when a rental property is empty, including insurance checks, regular inspections, security and planning for the real cost of void periods.
A practical look at why average properties often outperform clever ones, and why simple, mortgageable, lettable homes usually make more sense for most investors.
A practical look at why buying a property investment in the wrong location leads to voids, weak demand and lower rents, and why tenant demand matters before you buy.