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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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Essential investment tools for landlords
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
What to do if you need to sell in 2023
Pressure on the property market is increasing, and private landlords are feeling it more than most. Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise, offers tips to make sure you don't sell yourself short.
NRLA Mortgages boss briefs Government advisers
Rising mortgage rates have never been far from the front pages in recent months. Doug Hall, director of NRLA mortgage provider 3mc has addressed Government advisers for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on what the changes mean for landlords - and the potential consequences.
In what scenarios might a landlord need Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance?
Tenants can default on rent for many reasons, leaving landlords to cover the costs. This can lead to considerable financial strain and put investments at risk. There are several scenarios where landlords may benefit from Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance. NRLA Partner, Rentguard, looks at some of those.
How to Increase Boiler Pressure
The boiler is a critical element in our homes. Most of us will know the term 'low pressure', but what does it mean? If you're experiencing problems with your boiler - namely a loss of heating and hot water supply - low pressure could be at fault. NRLA Partner, Your Repair shows us simple steps to help diagnose a problem.
Buy to Let Market Update: December 2022
Welcome to 'Buy to Let Market', a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets written by Doug Hall of NRLA Mortgages.