Buy to let remains one of the most used routes into UK property wealth: you buy a home, let it to tenants, and aim for rental income plus long-term growth. Costs, tax and lending have changed — the investors who still do well are the ones who underwrite the deal, not the postcode hype.
What a workable BTL deal looks like
Start with net yield, not a brochure rent. Deduct voids, management, insurance, maintenance, licensing (if required) and finance. Then stress the rent and the rate. A deal that only works at yesterday’s mortgage price is not a deal.
- Demand — employment, transport, universities or regeneration that actually houses tenants.
- Stock type — standard lets, HMOs and student houses behave differently. See also our notes on student property.
- Entry price — a below-market purchase (see BMV deals) can rescue a thin yield.
Licensing, EPCs and professional lets
Local authorities set additional and selective licensing. HMOs have extra standards. EPC minimums affect what you can let. Build those into the purchase price. Property Sourcing Group packages listings so you can see the headlines; your solicitor and a qualified adviser confirm the legal position for that address.
How we help BTL investors
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