Bricks & mortar never go out of fashion.
People will always need homes, which makes buying to let one of the safest investment strategies around. It's also a smart way to build a tax-efficient inheritance, something today's young are becoming more reliant on than previous generations with the ever-widening gap between house prices and incomes.
Property has stood the test of time as a solid way to create wealth with an asset that’s forever in demand and can never disappear overnight.  And while nobody can predict what lies ahead, there are steps you can take to accelerate...

Summer is upon us, and with it comes one of the best times of the year to sell your home.
Blue skies, warm temperatures and nature in bloom make photos look brilliant, and homes look their best, while the lighter nights fuel faster decisions with fewer viewings in the dark.
With so many positives, it is no wonder that summer is the time of year when lots of people decide to sell. As more homes come on the market and the competition hots up with the weather, the name of the game is standing out from the crowd, instead of getting lost in it. In short, now is the time for your home to shine.
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Financial management is at the heart of every successful business. As a landlord, the rental yield of a buy-to-let can affect whether you buy a property in the first place. After that, it can help you monitor your investment's ongoing profitability and performance.
While capital growth forms the backbone of most long-term buy-to-let strategies, the rental yield is often what keeps you in the game. It determines your monthly cash flow and shows you whether a rental property costs or makes you money each month.
With that in mind, this article explains all you need to know about rental yields:...