Looking to invest in buy-to-let properties in the UK in 2025? This guide covers everything first-time investors need to know, from choosing the right cities like Manchester and Birmingham, which offer strong economies and high rental yields, to understanding the basics of buy-to-let investments. We explore key benefits such as steady income and potential tax incentives, as well as risks like tenant management. Learn about buy-to-let mortgages, including deposit requirements, interest rates, and affordability checks, along with stamp duty considerations and answers to your top FAQs on costs, rental yields, and property management.

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Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

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Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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In a bold move to address Spain’s escalating housing crisis, the government has proposed a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU foreigners. This measure is part of a broader strategy to combat soaring property prices, curb foreign investment, and increase housing affordability. The plan includes additional taxes on short-term rentals and initiatives for public housing. While some argue that the tax could fail to address the root causes, it sparks a larger conversation on how countries worldwide, including the UK, are tackling the impact of foreign wealth on local property markets. How might this approach influence global housing policy?

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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Manchester is emerging as a prime real estate investment destination, offering impressive rental yields of 6-7%, an £80 billion economy, and projected property value increases of 28.8% by 2028. This episode highlights Manchester’s economic growth, large student population, and affordable housing compared to London, making it an attractive investment option. We also cover the comprehensive investment process, expert support, and property management services available to investors. Tune in to learn how Manchester's real estate market is providing stable growth with strong returns and risk mitigation for investors.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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Step inside some of London's most luxurious properties with prices ranging from £35 million to £175 million. This episode explores five of the city’s most expensive homes, highlighting their unique features like private spas, pools, and home theaters, along with their historical significance or celebrity connections. With an increase in prime central London property transactions, partly driven by cash buyers taking advantage of rising mortgage rates, we’ll explore the opulence and exclusivity of this elite real estate market. Tune in for an inside look at what makes these multimillion-pound homes so desirable.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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Experts are forecasting a buyer’s market for UK housing in 2025, offering increased negotiating power for buyers thanks to a rise in property availability. While optimism remains high due to lower mortgage rates and modest house price growth, concerns over the end of stamp duty relief and potential interest rate hikes linger. Predictions suggest that London may outperform other regions in terms of price growth. Tune in to explore how these trends will shape the housing market from 2025 to 2027, with a focus on buyer opportunities in the coming years.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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The shift back to in-office work is having a major impact on Britain’s housing market. The demand for large homes in suburban and rural areas has decreased, with sales slowing and prices falling for detached properties outside of London. On the flip side, homes closer to the capital are seeing a price surge as people prioritise proximity to work. Developers are responding by scaling back on large house builds, adapting to this new trend. Tune in to explore how these changes are reshaping the UK housing market in 2024.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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In 2024, over 500 London lawyer partner moves were recorded, driven by aggressive recruitment from US law firms capitalising on a booming private equity market. This surge has intensified competition, leading to significant pay increases and a reshaping of compensation structures among London-based firms. The "magic circle" UK firms, in particular, have suffered major partner losses to US firms, prompting some to adjust strategies and focus on more profitable practice areas. With experts predicting continued high partner mobility, this trend is set to reshape London’s legal landscape in 2025.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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In this episode of London Property Digest, we examine the growing trend of private equity and pension fund investment in the UK’s single-family rental market, which has surpassed £1.5 billion by September 2024. This shift toward single-family homes, led by major players like Blackstone and Aviva Investors, reflects a preference for stable, long-term tenants and easier construction compared to multi-family units. While critics see this as a symptom of the housing crisis, investors highlight increased housing standards, stability, and supply. Tune in to explore how this trend is shaping the UK property market and what it means for the future of housing.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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British billionaire developer Nick Candy is putting his lavish £175 million penthouse at One Hyde Park on the market. Despite boasting extravagant features like a private cinema and pool, Candy cites the sky-high £161,000 annual service charge as a key reason for selling, especially since he rarely uses the property. Spanning 18,000 square feet, this penthouse could become the most expensive apartment ever sold in the UK. Candy, who primarily lives in his £75 million Chelsea mansion with his wife, Holly Valance, is parting ways with one of London's most iconic properties.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

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In this episode of London Property Digest, we delve into the severe affordable housing crisis gripping London. High inflation, rising interest rates, and soaring building safety costs have drastically reduced the supply of affordable homes, leaving low-income residents struggling. Despite increased government funding and support for housing associations, the crisis highlights long-term underinvestment and structural issues that simple policy tweaks, like changing interest rates, cannot fix. Join us as we explore the root causes and the urgent need for sustainable solutions to one of London’s most pressing challenges.

The Story Behind London Property Digest:
Originally created to keep our team at Longrad sharp and informed, we’re now sharing these insights with the wider community — offering you a fast, comprehensive London property update on the go.

About Longrad:
Founded in 2005, Longrad is an independent consulting agency specializing in the individual selection of prime residential and commercial real estate. With over 19 years of experience in the luxury real estate market, our team of qualified professionals knows London’s property landscape like the back of their hand.

For more information about London property market, visit our website at longrad.com.

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