Houses of multiple occupation (HMO) tend to be popular with young professionals and students. And the city of Liverpool just so happens to have more than 60,000 students as well as a growing population of younger professionals*. Therefore, you might think it’s ripe for HMO investment. But is Liverpool a strong city for HMO? In …
The buy-to-let mortgage is secured, and you’re about to complete on your property. Only now, the real work starts—you need to find tenants. As a buy-to-let landlord, dealing with the intricacies of finding and managing tenants can be a major burden. This is where using the services of a professional letting agent can prove helpful. …
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The Bank of England (BoE) hasn’t increased the base rate since August 2023 (as of March 2024). That’s good news for investors who previously saw the BoE increase the rate 14 times from 0.25% to 5.25% between 2021 and 2023. Even without the increases, the base rate is higher than most landlords are used to, …
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The latest budget announcement from the government contained several policies that will directly impact buy-to-let landlords and investors. As the buy-to-let sector continues playing a vital role in the UK’s housing market, any legislative changes can have significant knock-on effects. Here, we look at the outcome of the latest budget and how it relates to …
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Completing a property transaction can feel like it takes forever. Average UK completion times are around 12 weeks, but it’s not uncommon for the process to take up to six months. For buy-to-let investors, time really is of the essence, as there’s rental income at stake. With that in mind, we’ve put this quick guide …
If you’re contemplating joining the ranks of buy-to-let landlords, a key question looms: what rental yield should you set your sights on? In the UK, the average rental yield is around 5%, so does that mean anything less – like 4% – isn’t worth your time? Here, we look at 4% as a rental yield …
If you’re thinking of purchasing a buy-to-let property, it’s good to have as much information to hand before you get started. This is especially true if you’re getting a mortgage, and a buy-to-let mortgage calculator can give you a better idea of how much you might be able to borrow. With that in mind, we …
There is only one platform when it comes to listing your holiday let, right? Everyone knows that Airbnb is the most popular place to let your property in the short term, but it’s not the only game in town. Should you decide that Aibnb isn’t quite right for you, there are other options. And in …
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With a fifth (19%) of all homes in the UK being privately rented, landlords need to make sure their properties are standing out in an overcrowded market. This means they must listen to the needs of their tenants, but what property features are the most sought-after by renters? To find out, our latest survey has …
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The cost of living crisis has impacted nearly every area of our daily lives, and a new survey of 250 landlords conducted by the team here at Molo has revealed that almost 60% of UK landlords have seen an increase in late rent payments amidst the current financial climate. On top of this, we also …
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