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Buy-to-let guide for landlords: Everything you need to know

Summary

The UK rental property market continues to present opportunities for both new and experienced landlords. From generating a consistent income to almost guaranteeing capital growth, it remains an attractive investment.

However, if you want to invest in property, it comes with its fair share of challenges, especially with the UK government introducing new policies that impact how buy-to-let properties operate.

In this guide, we’ll explain everything new landlords need to know about buy-to-lets, including the benefits, considerations, common buying methods, and how to manage a rental property in the current market.

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Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK rental prices continue upward trend; Scotland is leading the way in social housing; UK mortgage borrowing hit four-year high before stamp duty hike; Government’s rent caps ‘are a flawed policy’; Landlords see rent arrears rocket; 2028 EPC deadline could cut rental supply, warns UK Finance… Happy reading and… renting!

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The rise of build-to-rent: What it means for private landlords

Summary

Build-to-rent is a hot topic in the property industry right now – with concerns growing among private landlords about what this means for the success of their portfolios.

The build-to-rent market is bourgeoning, with investment into BTR reaching £5 billion for the first time in 2024. This isn’t necessarily bad news for private landlords, but it’s a market development to keep an eye on.

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Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK house price growth softening but stronger in North; Housing market faces challenges with the Renters’ Rights Bill and oversupply; Mortgage rates rising despite Bank of England interest rate cuts; One in five tenants borrow cash to pay for their deposit; Average London rent soars to £2,243 per month; Tenant awareness of Renters’ Rights Bill remains low… Happy reading and… renting!

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A landlord’s guide to handling rental arrears effectively

Summary

Rental arrears are one of the biggest risks for landlords. While most missed payments are simple mistakes, one late rent payment can quickly turn sour and leave landlords having to pursue further action.

When a tenant first skips a rent payment, it’s important to act quickly and follow the recommended legal steps to protect yourself and prevent issues later down the line.

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Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: Average house price set to break the £300,000 barrier; House builders hit by shortages and interest rate fears; Leading BTL lenders reduce mortgage rates; Average UK rent rises 3% to almost £1,300 a month; Landlord average arrears rise above £2,500; UK has highest property taxes of any developed nation… Happy reading and… renting!

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Is buy-to-let still a good investment? Insights into the evolving UK property market in 2025

Summary

To say the UK property market has been disruptive in recent years is likely an understatement. Rising interest rates and high levels of inflation – coupled with soaring costs of living – have left many landlords less than certain about the future.

There’s no denying that the buy-to-let landscape has changed drastically over the last couple of years, with many changes eating into profits. But does that mean a buy-to-let is no longer a good investment in the UK?

There are certainly more challenges than there used to be, so getting into property management for the first time requires even more careful consideration.

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Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: The top areas for buy-to-let rental yields; UK housing market cools; Mortgage Trends in the UK: What Buyers Should Expect in 2025; What the government’s EPC consultation means for landlords; Cleaning accounts for 65% of deposit disputes… Happy reading and… renting!

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How to write an attractive rental listing for your property: Step-by-step guide

Summary

As a landlord, DIY is likely your middle name. Not only when it comes to renovations – fixing a sink here and splashing paint on a scuffed wall there – but in how you manage your property overall.

With estate agents charging as much as £200 to write your rental listings, more landlords are putting on their marketing hats to handle it themselves.

Writing a rental listing is fairly straightforward, but there are some big yeses and absolute no-no’s to bear in mind. Your listing is what sells your property to tenants, so you need to get it right – without ending up with a legal battle on your hands.

In this article, we’ll explain step-by-step how to write your own rental listing.

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Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: Stamp duty changes and budget uncertainty will impact housing market in 2025; UK house prices fell in December; Interest rates could fall to 2.5%, economist predicts; The importance of building insurance for landlords; Corporate landlords replacing private buy to let landlords; 2025: A perfect storm for landlords and tenants?… Happy reading and… renting!

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Buy-to-let guide for landlords: Everything you need to know

Landlord press review: May 2025

The rise of build-to-rent: What it means for private landlords

Landlord press review: April 2025

A landlord’s guide to handling rental arrears effectively

Landlord press review: March 2025

Is buy-to-let still a good investment? Insights into the evolving UK property market in 2025

Landlord press review: February 2025

How to write an attractive rental listing for your property: Step-by-step guide

Landlord press review: January 2025

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