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The capital remains king for landlords

A new survey of 500 landlords who were asked what regions they would look at if they were planning to buy another rental property, found that despite being able to choose multiple regions, London was the stand-out popular choice.

Women increase their share of landlord investment

The landlord gender gap is closing, with women now accounting for half of private landlords in the UK.

Rise in number of tenants unable to afford a deposit

Newly released figures from buy-to-let property sales experts, yieldit, have shown that the number of tenants who say they can’t afford a deposit to allow them to purchase their own home has risen from 54% in 2018 to 64% this year.

Most tenants cannot afford the deposit on a home to buy

Some 64 per cent of tenants polled by rental sales platform yieldit said they could not afford a deposit to buy a property and only a third were currently saving for one.

More tenants can’t afford a deposit

Almost two thirds (64%) of tenants cannot afford a deposit to allow them to purchase their own home, research from yieldit has found.

Outdoor space top priority for tenants

Outdoor space tops the wish lists of UK tenants when searching for a rental property, research from yieldit has revealed.

The features most wanted by UK renters looking for a new home

Results from yieldit’s latest survey have revealed what UK tenants look for when searching for a new home to rent.

Landlords: proptech and smart home tech can enhance your buy-to-let

…as well as YieldIt which is specifically designed for landlords wishing to buy or sell tenanted property. This effectively minimises – or eradicates – void periods, which is hugely important for landlords who need to maximise their profits.

Student accommodation sees resurgence among buy to let investors

Newly released figures from online estate agent, yieldit, has revealed that buy-to-let investors are showing a renewed interest in student accommodation this year.

Research reveals that the average millennial rent fell in 2018

The average rent paid by millennials declined in 2018, according to online estate agency yieldit.

Millennials see average rent fall during 2018

The average rent paid by people under the age of 35 fell by 4.7% during 2018 according to the latest data from yieldit

Average age of people buying BTL property falls significantly

The average age of people buying investment property has fallen by more than three and half years in the past nine months, new analysis from yieldit has found.

Online agency says buy to let investors are getting younger

The average age of those buying investment property has fallen by more than three and a half years in the past nine months alone, according to an online lettings agency.

BTL investors are getting younger according to new data

New research by online estate agency, yieldit, has found that the average age of those buying investment property has fallen by more than three and a half years in the past nine months.

Apartment block in Northampton town centre on the market for £3.3m

A 25-unit development right in the centre of town is currently on the Northampton property market

BTL confidence remains high despite challenging market

The latest data and analysis from online agency, yieldit, has revealed that sales agreed and new listings both saw significant numbers during January, boosting investor confidence and showing little proof of a market slowdown

Firm claims tenanted buy to lets get ‘sale agreed’ in just 38 days

An online agency specialising in the sale of investment properties with tenants in situ claims the average time for a tenanted home to sell is just 38 days

How long does it take to sell a buy-to-let property in the UK?

New figures from specialist online agency yieldit, which analyses the time taken between a tenanted investment property being listed and an offer being accepted, shows that it takes an average sale time of 38 days

How long does it take to sell a BTL property in the UK?

New data, released by specialist online agency, yieldit, has been has crunching its numbers from the six months to 31st December 2018 and attempting to shed light on how long it takes to sell the average buy-to-let property

Work to start on new £3.5m student flats block in Plymouth

Work is due to start imminently on Plymouth’s latest block of student flats – a £3.5million development right next to the university campus

What property type has the best yields? Online agency has an answer

New data from online buy to let agency Yieldit claims to give an insight into which property types produce the best yields for investors

Three or more bedrooms produce biggest yields for landlords, research suggests

Houses with three bedrooms or more result in higher yields of landlords in the private rented sector in the UK, research suggests

Which property type produces the best yields?

New data from specialist online buy-to-let agency, yieldit, has revealed some interesting insight into which properties might produce the highest yields for landlords looking to invest in the UK’s residential property market

Proof that investors are making a killing from Plymouth’s student flats

Maybe it is no wonder there are so many new student flats being built in Plymouth – the city has been revealed as the most profitable place to invest in purpose build accommodation for university types

Plymouth revealed as the top location for student landlords

Plymouth has been named as the top location for landlords investing in purpose-built student accommodation, data from online buy-to-let agency yieldit has revealed

Plymouth offers the highest student accommodation yields

Plymouth has been identified as the top location for landlords looking to invest in purpose-built student accommodation in the UK by yieldit

Revealed – cities with best mainstream and student rental markets

Manchester’s rental market is rising higher than in any other UK city according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield

New Data Reveals The Top Location For Student Yields

Recent data from specialist online buy-to-let agency, yieldit, has named one UK city a class above the rest for student accommodation yields and the top location for landlords looking to invest in purpose built student accommodation

Students start accommodation search early, says Which? survey

Landlords currently renting to students, or investors thinking about doing so, might want to consider new research that shows how keen University students are to secure accommodation nearly a year in advance

New data reveals the top location for student yields

Recent data from specialist online buy-to-let agency, yieldit, has named one UK city a class above the rest for student accommodation yields and the top location for landlords looking to invest in purpose built student accommodation

Research reveals best locations for buy-to-let investment

Online estate agency yieldit has unveiled the best buy-to-let locations in England and Wales

Where are the current England and Wales BTL hotspots?

The latest data from Manchester-based online estate agency, yieldit, has shown that there is a clear difference in regions when it comes to investing in residential buy-to-let

Study reveals North/South divide when it comes to landlord net yields

There is a 2.5% difference in net yields for landlords in England and Wales between the best performing and worst performing regions, a new study shows

Big regional variations in buy to let yields says latest survey

An online estate agency specialising in the sale of tenanted buy to let units has produced a league table of regional yields – with big differences between areas

The Midlands offers the highest buy-to-let yields in England and Wales

Buy-to-let landlords wishing to achieve the highest rental returns need to look at a variety of factors, but one of the most influential elements is location, with new data from yieldit suggesting that the Midlands offers the highest returns

Is BTL market success reliant on proptech?

As discontent continues to mount against traditional high-street estate agents, proptech is now vital to the successful future of the UK property market, according to online buy-to-let agency yieldit

Buy to let investors in UK are younger than a decade ago

The average age of buy to let buyers in the UK has fallen by 10 years since 2014, according to a new piece of research

Average age of buy to let investors falls dramatically, website claims

The average age of buyers of properties for buy to let has dropped from 52.3 years in 2014 to 42 years now.

Average age of buy-to-let investors drops 10 years

The average age of new landlords acquiring property to let has dropped by 10 years since 2014, according to yieldit

Record breaking first quarter for online BTL agency

Following a successful rebranding in June, online buy-to-let estate agency, yieldit, has announced that demand from investors has resulted in its portfolio of available properties growing by almost a third in the first three months of trading

Investor-to-investor agency claims strong quarter despite market woe

yieldit, an online agency that specialises in selling investment houses and apartments with tenants in situ, is claiming a strong quarter since its rebrand in June

Buy-to-let property investment isn’t just for older generations…

Many people still see property investment as the reserve of the older generation, but the average age of a typical buy-to-let investor has fallen dramatically

Age of average buy-to-let investor falls, research reveals

The average age of buy-to-let investors has dropped by 10 years since 2014, according to analysis by Manchester-based estate agent yieldit

The Average Age of Buy-to-Let Investors Drops Ten Years Since 2014

yieldit has discovered that subsequent to analysing the demographics of its buyers over the last four years, the total average age of purchasers had dropped from 52.3 to 42, indicating a shift in the sector

Average Age of Buy-to-Let Investors Drops 10 Years Since 2014

When analysing the demographics of its buyers over the last four years, yieldit found that the total average age of purchasers had dropped from 52.3 to 42, indicating a shift in the sector

Average age of buy-to-let investors drops by 10 years

The average age of buy-to-let investors has dropped by over 10 years since 2014, according to research from online buy-to-let estate agency yieldit

Online agency selling only buy to let properties reports strong business

An online agency selling only buy to let units to would-be investors says it’s experiencing “positive growth” despite the challenges of the rental sector

BTL sales platform ‘inundated with valuation requests’ from landlords

A new buy-to-let property platform has been well received by BTL investors potentially looking to offload their properties