Monthly Archives: December 2018

Expert Property Market Forecasts (2019)

by
Property Expert Market Forecasts 2019

The following collection of property expert commentary delves into a range of topics moving into 2019. Rolled out for the second year (see the 2018 version), perhaps unsurprisingly, Brexit’s impact on the market remains a common theme.  Yet, while gauging the exact effects is anyone’s guess, the underlying mantra of ‘keeping calm and carrying on’ prevails across this year’s contributions. This is not to understate the risks.  Potential interest rate hikes, negligible capital growth (at best), affordability constraints, and the wind coming out the sails of London’s global hub status are a handful of factors that could spell danger for the over-exposed.  For landlords, the tightening screws resulting from Section 24 and ever-higher barriers to entry continue to shake-up the industry for the worse.  2019 is also likely to be a testing year for emerging operators in the build-to-rent, property... [Read More]

21st Century Renters: What Do They Want?

by
21st Century Renters - Buy-to-Let

Just Landlords, the UK Landlord Insurance provider, has highlighted a few key features to bear in mind from a tenant’s perspective if you’re adding a new property to your portfolio, or refurbishing an existing one: “With renting remaining a firm choice for many, it can be beneficial for landlords to contemplate who they wish to attract to their rental properties. If you’re looking to focus on city lets, most likely you will attract professional tenants looking for accommodation close to their place of work. With this in mind, you will want to consider exactly what a contemporary working renter will be looking for. Style of the Rented Property When potential tenants look around a property, you will be more likely to gain interest if they get an immediate good impression of the design. When looking for a new home, many... [Read More]