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Why Kent Remains a Top Property Investment Region in 2025
29th April 2025

Despite ongoing national political and economic uncertainties, Kent’s property market continues to demonstrate resilience and [...]

Navigating the Upcoming Stamp Duty Changes: A Guide for Kent Property Investors
19th March 2025

As the 31st of March 2025 approaches, significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) [...]

Top 10 Things Kent Property Investors Should Do with Their Portfolio in Early Spring
20th February 2025

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You Will Likely Pay More Tax in 2025
6th February 2025

Tax increases have become an all-too-familiar topic in recent years, with landlords and property investors [...]

What can I do as a landlord to ‘future-proof’ my property business?
16th January 2025

Investing in property has historically been seen as a medium to long-term undertaking. In recent [...]

New NPPF Sees the Return of Housing Targets.
18th December 2024

The deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner has revealed a newly reformed National Planning Policy Framework [...]

Invest Like a Pro: How do Mortgage Lenders Assess an Investment?
11th December 2024

As property investors, we are used to having our own methods for assessing the viability [...]

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Rental Properties: Is it driving landlords out of the sector?
4th December 2024

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations have become a key issue for landlords and letting agents [...]

Diversifying Your Investment Strategy: Would You Lease Your Investment Property to a Council for 20 Years?
13th November 2024

Kent property owners are increasingly looking to diversify their investment strategies to navigate the challenging [...]

Autumn Budget 2024
UK Autumn Budget 2024: Key Takeaways for Property Investors and Landlords
31st October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget on 30 October – the first budget by a Labour [...]

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Half of HMO landlords get their sole income from their properties
17th October 2024

An interesting survey by Buy-to-Let lender Landbay, has shed more light on the changing HMO [...]

Our Top Ten Autumn Maintenance Tasks for Your Property Portfolio.
2nd October 2024

As the days get shorter and the air grows crisp, autumn is the perfect time [...]

Co-Living vs. HMOs: Making the Right Investment Choice in Today’s Evolving Rental Market
17th September 2024

As the UK rental market evolves in 2024, landlords and property investors are increasingly weighing [...]

Landlord investors becoming younger
4th September 2024

The demographic of investor landlords is changing. In an encouraging development for the sector, a [...]

The Bank of England’s Recent Base Rate Cut: Implications for the Economy and Property Market
13th August 2024

In a surprising move, the Bank of England (BoE) recently announced a cut in its [...]

Summer Jobs: Top 10 Things to Get Done on Your Portfolio This Summer
1st August 2024

As summer rolls in, it's an ideal time for property investors to review, refine, and [...]

Energy Performance Certificates slammed as “inaccurate”
18th July 2024

With energy performance of rental properties potentially being back on the agenda, we thought it [...]

The Property Investor’s Dilemma: Traditional Buy-to-Lets vs. HMOs
4th July 2024

The UK property market offers diverse investment opportunities, with traditional Buy-to-Let (BTL) properties and Houses [...]

The State of the UK Housing Market: Current Trends and Future Prospects.
18th June 2024

There are mixed messages currently coming from the UK housing market in terms of price [...]

There is a Future in Buy-to-Let.
4th June 2024

It may not seem so to the casual observer, but we think there is a [...]

Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Investment Property
16th May 2024

Investing in property can be a lucrative venture, but it requires careful consideration and research [...]

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Why Investing in Property Through a Limited Company Makes Sense
2nd May 2024

When it comes to investing in property in the UK, there’s more than one way [...]

How Landlords benefit local communities
16th April 2024

With all the negative news coverage of landlords currently, it is often forgotten how much [...]

Interest rates held at 5.25% for fifth consecutive time
3rd April 2024

At its March meeting, the Bank of England has chosen to hold interest rates at [...]

Insights from the Spring Budget 2024
12th March 2024

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has presented the Spring Budget for 2024. There [...]

No new law planned for private landlords and mould
21st February 2024

Following the introduction of Awaab’s Law the government has announced that there is not going [...]

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Using a Limited Company for Property Investment.
13th February 2024

For property investors, the decision of whether to purchase properties through a limited company or [...]

sustainable wealth creation
The Resilient Rise: 25 Years of Capital Appreciation in English Real Estate
30th January 2024

Unveiling the Secrets of Property Investment for Sustainable Wealth Creation In the dynamic world of [...]

short lets
How Much Should the UK Restrict Short-Term Lets?
18th January 2024

Short-term lets in England, Scotland, and Wales are being faced with an assortment of new [...]

New Year, New Start?
2nd January 2024

Hi, Richard here – Happy New Year from The Property Lifeboat! It’s traditional in January [...]

Landlord confidence sees strong rebound in Q3.
12th December 2023

Recent research undertaken by research agency BVA BDRC on behalf of Paragon Bank, has revealed [...]

The Property Lifeboat Overview of 2023
30th November 2023

Hi, this is Richard and I’ve swapped hats to Director and Co-Owner of The Property [...]

Council tax bill written on wooden block next to a plant
A Victory for HMO Landlords & Tenants
16th November 2023

The government has recently announced it will end the practice of classifying individual rooms in [...]

Michael Gove in houses of parliaments
Renters Reform Bill – Second Reading 23rd October
2nd November 2023

Virtually all eyes of the property industry are fixed on the government currently, as the [...]

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Energy Efficiency of Rental Properties a Hot Topic Currently
19th October 2023

There has been a lot in the news recently regarding energy efficiency in the rental [...]

refurbishment plans
10 Refurbishment Most Common Mistakes Made by Landlords / Investors
5th October 2023

Knowing how to manage a property refurbishment is a key skill of the landlord/investor. Whether [...]

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    Top 10 Things Kent Property Investors Should Do with Their Portfolio in Early Spring
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    You Will Likely Pay More Tax in 2025
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    What can I do as a landlord to ‘future-proof’ my property business?
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    New NPPF Sees the Return of Housing Targets.
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