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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.
A landlord’s guide to selling by auction
The process of selling by auction is straightforward and smooth, though there are some caveats that landlords need to be aware of, especially when selling a tenanted property. To help ensure that you’re well-equipped and prepared to sell by auction SDL Property Auctions has compiled this guide that offers tips to landlords selling their assets and answers frequently asked questions about the process.
Prepare your rental property for summer: A spring maintenance checklist
As the warm weather approaches, spring presents the perfect opportunity for landlords to give their rental properties a thorough check-up. Seasonal maintenance in spring addresses any damage from winter, and prepares the home for the summer months. By tackling a spring maintenance checklist, you can spot problems early, ensure your property meets legal standards, and keep your tenants happy. Here, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme provides a comprehensive checklist to help you spring into action!
Answering the Government’s energy efficiency consultation: How to prepare your response.
NRLA Chief Innovation Officer and founder of Safe2 James Kent talks us through the Government’s new energy efficiency plans – and a new guide from the NRLA on how to construct your response.
The UK property market and buy to let in 2025
The UK property market has been a cornerstone of wealth creation and financial security for investors. Property investment continues to hold significant appeal despite facing challenges such as shifting economic conditions, regulatory changes, and evolving buyer preferences in recent years. NRLA partner Getground, unpacks the key trends and insights shaping the UK property landscape in 2025.
Smart bathroom space-saving ideas your tenants will love
The bathroom is one of the most important areas in any home, so when upgrading your rental property, it’s a great place to start. For buy-to-let properties with limited space, there are plenty of clever design ideas and small yet impactful changes that can maximise the bathroom's potential while still providing a practical space for tenants. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Group gives us some pointers.
Short-term vs. long-term rentals: Which offers better returns?
With rising landlord costs, some property owners are switching from long-term rentals to short-term lets. While short-term rentals can seem more lucrative at first glance, NRLA partner Leaders Romans Group tells us that there are several key factors to consider when determining which option will deliver the best investment returns.
Tips for making your rental property more sustainable
The UK Government has announced a new consultation proposing that the minimum EPC rating for rental properties rises from E to C by 2030. Unlike previous plans, this proposal also introduces updated metrics to assess energy performance. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Groups gives us some tips to improve rental properties.
The only way is up… Section 21 and Section 8 claims surge
The latest possession figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) were released in February, demonstrating a very telling upward shift in possession claims. Simply put, landlords are racing to secure possession of their properties before the abolition of Section 21. The data confirms a dramatic rise in court claims, with 32,287 Section 21 notices filed in 2024, the highest number in eight years. Paul Shamplina from NRLA recognised supplier Landlord Action, gives us his take.
NRLA partners with Tapi
Leading high street flooring retailer Tapi Carpets & Floors has partnered with the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to provide a comprehensive flooring service for the NRLA’s membership.
