Articles by Doug Hall

NRLA Mortgages partner with lender Paragon Bank to offer shared exclusive products for members

Whether you are looking to expand your property portfolio, raise funds for further property investment or property improvements - NRLA Mortages is here to help.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 01/09/2025
NRLA Mortgages partner with lender Paragon Bank to offer shared exclusive products for members

Avoid common oversights when becoming a landlord

When choosing a buy to let mortgage, landlords often encounter several pitfalls that can have long-term financial consequences. NRLA Mortgages outlines some of the common oversights landlords make and how to avoid them.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 01/09/2025
Avoid common oversights when becoming a landlord

HMOs vs. Single Let

The property investment landscape continues to evolve, with investors increasingly weighing the merits of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) against traditional single-let properties. As we progress through 2025, understanding the financial dynamics, regulatory requirements, and operational complexities of each strategy has become crucial for making informed investment decisions. NRLA Mortgages gives us their insight.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 11/08/2025
HMOs vs. Single Let

Buy-to-let market update: August 2025

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. The information within this article is correct as at 31/072025.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 01/08/2025
Buy-to-let market update: August 2025

Becoming a student landlord

Becoming a student landlord in the UK can be a profitable venture, but it comes with legal responsibilities and challenges. This guide from NRLA Mortgages outlines the key steps to successfully renting out property to students.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 07/07/2025
Becoming a student landlord

Top tips for first time BTL investors

Investing in a buy-to-let property can be a profitable venture, but it requires careful planning and informed decision-making. NRLA Mortgages outlines the top 10 tips for first-time buy to let investors.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 30/06/2025
Top tips for first time BTL investors

Buy-to-let market update: June 2025

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. The information within this article is correct as at 28/05/2025.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 02/06/2025
Buy-to-let market update: June 2025

EPCs & buy-to-let finance: What landlords need to know

Energy Performance Certificates are vital documents for landlords that rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Introduced in 2007, EPCs have become increasingly important in the private rental sector, with significant regulatory changes on the horizon. NRLA Mortgages gives us insight as to what this means from a lender's perspective.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 12/05/2025
EPCs & buy-to-let finance: What landlords need to know

Buy-to-Let Market Update - April 2025

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. The information within this article is correct as at 28/03/2025.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 31/03/2025
Buy-to-Let Market Update - April 2025

Buy-to-let market update: February 2025

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. The information within this article is correct as at 31/01/2025.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 03/02/2025
Buy-to-let market update: February 2025