A Beginner's Guide to Housing Investment
With competitive mortgage rates available, more flexible access to pensions and dramatic growth in the private rental sector, now is the time to make a buy-to-let property investment.
Now is a good time to make a buy-to-let property investment
Rents have been increasing
While competitive mortgage rates are available,* UK rents continue to rise in almost every area of the country.** With a buoyant private rental market, a brand new buy-to-let investment is an increasingly attractive prospect. At Barratt, we’ll help make the whole process of buying and letting as simple as possible.
Property Investment FAQs
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The deposit required for a buy-to-let mortgage varies, but it's usually at least 20% of the property's value, but can vary between 20% and 40%.
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Disadvantages of owning a second home may include additional costs such as property taxes on second homes (which vary depending on the area of the UK you live), maintenance and insurance, potential difficulty in finding reliable tenants, and the risk of property values decreasing.
