Landlords favour buy-to-let for greater control over investment success, according to research by buy-to-let lender Mortgage Trust.
Nearly a third of first time landlords cite control over their investment as a major factor influencing their property investment decision. The figure represents a 28% rise on January last year. John Heron, managing director of Mortgage Trust, says: “Five interest rate hikes in a year have left investors increasingly risk averse. When investing in stocks and shares, your only option if you don’t like the way an investment in a fund or company is performing, is to sell. With buy-to-let, landlords are in the driving seat. As financial markets become increasingly volatile, this level of con...
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