Buy to let Landlords are continuing to benefit from high capital growth and yields, as investment in the buy-to-let Market continues to outperform most major asset classes, at a time of low saving rates and volatility in the stock market.

Despite the recent changes introduced by the government to the buy-to-let market, this has not curbed the growth of the market with many people still seeing it as an attractive income investment.

This year has seen an introduction of higher stamp duty purchasing costs as well as the scrapping of the wear and tear allowance. Most importantly we are witnessing the phasing out of landlords’ mortgage interest tax relief.

On top of these changes the average rental yield in the UK has eased, however this has not deterred many experienced buy to let landlords as the return from properties routinely outperform those of other investments.

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This is thanks in part to capital growth, as reflected by the latest Halifax property price index. The newly released figures show that the housing market is in remarkably good condition but low supply levels continue to distort the real picture.

According to the UK’s largest mortgage lender home prices have increased by 3.9% in the year to the end of November, down from 4.5% in October.

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According to Halifax the average residential property now sells for £226,821.

“The overall increase of 3.9% year on year clearly demonstrates the stability of the UK market, particularly at a time of economic uncertainty,” said Graham Davidson, managing director of Sequre Property Investment.

Whilst many outlets are reporting a slowdown of investment activity, this is not reflective of what Sequre is currently seeing in the marketplace.

The buy-to-let specialist added: “Buy-to-let investors are still benefiting from healthy capital growth and high yields, despite the numerous tax changes and new legislations introduced. This is something we feel will continue into 2018 as landlords prop up the rental sector due to the shortage of housing accommodation.

“Those who invest wisely can still benefit hugely from a buoyant market over the next 12 months.”

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