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Created in partnership with the NRLA and GetGround, the Investor’s Hub offers expert guides, legal insights, investment strategies, and tools for UK landlords and property investors. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, access everything you need to manage, grow, and streamline your property business, all in one place.
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To make the most of their rental properties, landlords need reliable investment tools. Financial tracking and budgeting systems help monitor income, expenses, and cash flow, making it easier to evaluate performance and plan for growth. Market research tools offer insights into local rental trends, vacancy rates, and property values, helping landlords make informed decisions about pricing and acquisitions. Legal and tax resources are also essential for staying compliant and maximizing returns.
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Since 2022, the financial phrase “Swap Rate” has become a popular phrase amongst landlords, homeowners, lenders as well as various media outlets.
When it comes to mortgages, swap rates are what lenders pay to financial institutions to obtain fixed funding for a set period. A lender will then add a margin, to cover their expected profit and running costs, to then launch a product or several products to market. When calculating the product rate, the lender will also take other factors into consideration, including their service levels, expected business levels, risk involved and overall market conditions.
Swap rate movements are often linked to overall economic stability, rather than directly linked to bank base rate changes. The swap rate is the average market view of where interest rates will be, over the duration of the swap period.
The below chart details SONIA Swap Rates courtesy of Chatham Financial. SONIA (Sterling Overnight Index Average) is an interest rate benchmark.
Must-have guides for portfolio landlords
Managing multiple properties requires a strategic approach, and the right guides can make all the difference. Portfolio landlords benefit from in-depth resources on scaling operations, optimizing cash flow, and diversifying property types. Guides on tax planning, financing options, and risk management help protect assets and boost long-term returns. Local market insights and compliance checklists also ensure informed, efficient decision-making across all properties. With the right knowledge, portfolio landlords can stay ahead and grow with confidence.
Advanced training for professional landlords
For seasoned landlords managing multiple units or portfolios, advanced training courses offer valuable insights into strategic growth, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Topics often include advanced tax strategies, portfolio financing, asset protection, and evolving landlord-tenant laws. These courses help professionals stay current, streamline operations, and scale their investments with confidence in an increasingly complex rental market.
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Articles and Content
Who is responsible for damage from a burst pipe when a tenant leaves the property unattended?
As we settle into the new year, some landlords might find themselves dealing with a tricky situation; tenants returning to a property left unattended over the December break, only to find a burst pipe has caused damage to their belongings and the property itself. It’s a tricky situation and raises an important question: who is responsible for fixing the damage? Drawing on years of experience handling similar disputes, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme offers advice to help you navigate these murky waters.
How can landlords protect against rent arrears and legal expenses?
Despite rigorous tenant checks and references, tenants defaulting on rent or other breaches of the tenancy agreement can be a risk for landlords. Evicting tenants can be costly and recuperating lost rent can also be expensive. Rentguard, the NRLA’s Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance partner, has explained why suitable insurance for such risks can be important, including what it can cover and what happens if you need to make a claim.
Six tenant types to consider when buying insurance
When choosing a Landlord Insurance policy, it is possible that you will have to confirm the type of tenants you let your property to. Some insurance policies may have specific clauses or considerations based on the type of occupancy. It's important to provide the correct information when obtaining a quote. Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has provided a breakdown of the different tenant types that may appear on a quote form.
Get your energy-efficient house in order with Safe2
Energy efficiency is a hot topic at the moment. With the Government launching a consultation on the way EPCs are calculated – and with another on energy efficiency standards in the pipeline, we know that the rental homes of the future will need to reach much higher standards with the Government proposing a minimum C rating by 2030. NRLA partner, Safe2 gives us some pointers for energy efficiency.
How to identify where to invest in property in 2025
Successful property investment hinges on understanding market dynamics and identifying areas with strong economic growth. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Group gives us a streamlined overview of what to consider in 2025.
