Simon Banks

With over a decade covering the UK property market, Simon has a wealth of expertise in buy-to-let. Serving as Molo’s resident copywriter, he is ready to share his insights with landlords and aspiring property investors.

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Are yields higher for HMO properties?

There is more than one way to invest in a buy-to-let property, with houses of multiple occupation (HMO) an alternative to a traditional single-let property. But why do some landlords choose HMOs over the other options available?  Houses of multiple occupation (HMO) provide an alternative to traditional single-let buy-to-lets. And with multiple tenancies, there may …

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top 10 locations where a property pays itself back quickly

Top 10 locations where property buys itself back

Rental yields calculated using Molo’s data. The data used in Molo’s rental yield calculator is based on Molo’s own internal data and is for general information purposes only. It is not necessarily a representation of the UK market. Property prices and monthly rents fluctuate. Last updated September 2023. × Dismiss this alert. Where does property …

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Is Manchester still a good city for a buy-to-let investment

Is Manchester still a good city for a buy-to-let investment?

Alongside Bristol, Manchester is the UK’s highest growing city for real estate. Not only that, but a growing population of young professionals, three esteemed universities and significant regeneration have put Manchester firmly on the map of investors. Indeed, it’s often regarded as one of the best places for buy-to-let in the UK. These factors combined …

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The Pros and Cons of Buy-to-Let Investments: Is It Right for You?

Pro: regular rental income (that seems to be rising) Letting a property offers a steady income stream and can enhance your savings or even serve as a retirement strategy. In 2022, Zoopla reported a “chronic imbalance” between rental supply and demand, leading to significant rent increases, especially in London, Manchester, and Glasgow, with rises of …

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