If you have a property for rent, live close by and are a dab hand at DIY then a do it yourself let could be the option for you. To find tenants you have to advertise, you can do this by placing ads in newsagent’s and post office windows as well as in the local [...]

If you have a property for rent, live close by and are a dab hand at DIY then a do it yourself let could be the option for you. To find tenants you have to advertise, you can do this by placing ads in newsagent’s and post office windows as well as in the local [...]

Targeting your area and market
When you’re trying to find your ideal investment it’s useful to know the various markets you can potentially target. Below you will find several descriptions of who they are and what they want. Before I start I have a tip, always take a look at the local amenities and gauge who [...]

The best advice anyone can give to someone thinking about buying to let is to research the area. By meeting with lettings agents and visiting rental property websites you can find out the types of properties available, their prices and how strong the market is. I generally use findaproperty.com to research; it has a comprehensive [...]

Paying tax on your buy to let property is always a sore talking point. It seems the HM Revenue and customs are now clamping down on those who are avoiding paying tax on the income they receive from renting out property.
Apparently the HMRC will be employing stealth tactics such as checking with Letting agents and [...]