2025

Letting yields are the lifeblood of successful property investing. Here we’ll look at why it’s so important to understand yields. What is meant by letting yield? Yield is a simple way of calculating the financial return you can make on a buy-to-let. Knowing what yield a property offers can help you decide if it’s a good investment (or not). It allows you to compare different properties...

According to experts, the year's most depressing day is coming soon. Here are some tips to help you banish the 'Blue Monday' blues. When is Blue Monday 2025? Blue Monday is the third Monday of every new year. This year it's on the 20th of January. Is Blue Monday a real thing? Sort of. Blue Monday is said to be the day of the year when many things that make us feel depressed all come...

Next Monday (January 20th), Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States of America for the second time. And whether you love or loathe him, there's no escaping from the fact that he's one of the world's most powerful men (again). Below are three ways President Trump's policies might affect the housing sector on this side of the Atlantic. Mortgage rates and borrowing...

With household heating costs still a key concern, here are some tips for landlords on managing tenant energy bills. Let’s start this article with some timeless wisdom: “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Taking inflation into account, those pennies have become pounds. As we move into 2025, energy expenses and efficiency remain pressing concerns for landlords and tenants alike. While...

It’s easy to understand why joint tenancies are so popular with renters in the UK. Sharing a tenancy with a friend, partner or family member means you can split the bills and divide up the chores. And it’s nice (most of the time, at least) to come home to a familiar, friendly face. However, joint tenancies rely on mutual trust and good communication to be successful. This requires tenants to...

Are you thinking of upsizing in 2025? Knowing what type of upsizer you are is the first step to finding the perfect new home. Upsizing for more room This is THE number one upsizing reason bar none. You're considering upsizing because you want, need – or are absolutely desperate for – more inside space. There are many reasons for needing more room. Any or all of them can be very good reasons...

Make your holiday budget stretch further by following these tips for booking a glorious getaway. If you’re staring out the window and wishing you were anywhere but the UK in mid-winter, you’re not alone. Many Brits experience a slump after the fun and festivity of Christmas and yearn for some respite from the gloomy weather. As a result, more than 6.4 million people book a holiday in January*...