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Welcome to the Investor's Hub your all-in-one platform for growing a successful property portfolio.
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
Save Tax: Adjusting the Split of Property Income Between Couples
The Income Tax Act 2007 (section 836) allows for income from properties that are jointly owned by married couples or civil partners that live together, to be legally split 50/50. However, whilst most landlords are aware that income can be shared equally by married couples for tax purposes, we receive many phone calls at Less Tax 4 Landlords from landlords who are not aware of the possibility to make changes to this arrangement.
Limited Company Structure Offers Landlords Protection Against Inflation
There are few bigger concerns for people in the UK currently than inflation. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that inflation now sits at 9%, its highest point in four decades, with warnings that it is only likely to increase further. GetGround explains how a limited company structure for your lettings business can help.
EPC Rules for Rented Property: What you Need to Know
The government plans to make energy efficiency standards for rented property stricter in the near future. Act now, says Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise.
How landlords can profit from having a digital billboard on their property
Andrew Foster of Wildstone shares how landlords could benefit from having a digital billboard on their rental property.
Landlords: Are your Tenants in it for the Long Haul?
The Tenant Fee Act is now three years old as of June 1st 2022. This seismic introduction to the letting industry has changed the way many landlords approach buy-to-let, especially those using a managing agent. NRLA partner Viewber gives us their insight.
