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When considering the purchase of a ‘doer-upper’ – a property that requires refurbishment – landlords are often faced with a Shakespearean (ish) question: “To buy, or not to buy?” It’s an important decision where you must weigh up sev..

  Despite overblown media reports of a wave of landlords selling up due to regulation changes and new government policies, property remains a viable long-term investment for many. For first-time landlords, however, common pitfalls can turn..

If you’re considering giving your child a helping hand to buy their first home, you’re not alone. Figures show that 45% of twentysomethings who purchased a property last year did so with a cash boost from the Bank of Mum and Dad (Bomad).* B..

First-time buyers might be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, it’s a different story. A new survey* has found that in the past nine years, there’s been a drop in the average age of landlords in the UK. Back in 2014, the average ..

The UK housing market is experiencing a period of steady recovery, according to the latest data from leading property portal Zoopla. The Zoopla House Price Index is a statistical tool used to measure changes in the price of residential properties...

Are landlords leaving the market in droves, as some experts claim? Or are reports of an exodus exaggerated? Let’s look beyond the hype to find out what’s going on. You may have seen a flurry of headlines lately saying that landlords are leavin..