Getting started
Property investment can be hugely rewarding, particularly as today’s low savings rates mean many people are seeking alternative places to put their money. As with any investment, there are many factors to take into account, whether you own one property or several, so gaining some insight into what you can expect is essential.
Property should be viewed as a long-term investment class. While it is possible to make fast returns, the best way to maximise the output from your property is to invest with a view to the future, looking at the yields as well as capital appreciation it will bring.
We have a number of articles on this topic, as well as an informative beginner’s guide and our investment consultants can point you in the right direction to help you make a truly informed decision. See our investments page for more details on some of our opportunities available now.
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The latest guides to getting started
Short-terms lets: Is Airbnb a viable buy-to-let alternative?
Being an Airbnb host can be a great way to make money, but it’s rocky territory if you don’t follow the rules, as one council
Should landlords run their buy-to-lets through a limited company?
Landlords operating through company structures are beginning to dominate the UK’s rental market as property investors find ways to minimise the effects of new regulations.
How to choose the best property investment for you
Property investment is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and the choices you make before you get off the starting block can dictate how your investment plays
Landlords insurance: what does it cover and is it worth it?
Buy-to-let property owners and landlords of residential rentals are inevitably exposed to a certain level of risk, and landlords insurance can offer peace of mind.
A guide to HMOs: what property investors need to know in 2019
This article still contains plenty of useful, reliable information, but is a little out of date. Read this article on HMOs for 2020. HMOs, or
How to succeed as a buy-to-let landlord in 2019
The past couple of years have seen a raft of changes within the UK’s property market, particularly across the private rented sector, but most buy-to-let
