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The best spots for landlords to invest in 2025

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KEY TAKE OUTS

Big changes in both the law and the market mean it’s more important than ever for landlords to maximise the return on any buy-to-let investment

Hamptons’ data showed the top 3 places for the highest buy-to-let returns were Blaenau Gwent, County Durham and Blackpool

The top 9 in the list were all in the North-West, North-East or Wales

Zoopla’s 2024 list of highest yielding areas was topped by Sunderland, Aberdeen and Burnley – with the top 17 cities all in the North of England or Scotland

Zoopla’s 2025 report showed the fastest rising rents are in Belfast, Newcastle, Liverpool and Cardiff

The 2025 report also showed 12 renters still chasing every rental home, with rents expected to rise 3-4% in 2025

How to get started in 'buy to let’

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THE KEYS TO BUY-TO-LET SUCCESS

Success in buy-to-let depends on the right mindset, checks and planning

Think carefully about your long-term aim

Be open-minded about where and what property type to buy

Thinking like a tenant

Take into account all the possible costs

Make sure you include a contingency

Think about whether you want to use a letting agent to manage your property

Get familiar with the applicable regulations and your responsibilities as a landlord

Vet your tenants carefully

Think about upgrades and improvements that can maximise your rental income

Smart home technology and its role in rental demand

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THE 6 BEST SMART HOME DEVICES FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES

Adding Smart Technology to rental properties makes life easier for both tenants and landlords

Smart meters and thermostats help monitor and reduce energy usage and bills

Smart smoke and CO2 alarms and leak detectors allow quick response in an emergency, and help prevent major damage if the property’s unoccupied

Smart locks and security measures help keep the property safe and secure, especially if it’s unoccupied

Other landlord benefits include remote management, better preventative maintenance and potentially reduced insurance premiums

Tenants benefit from greater convenience, comfort, security and energy savings