Category: English

London buy-to-let in 2026: yields by zone, the new Renters' Rights Act rules, company ownership and current mortgage costs, from IREIS Properties.

Buying UK property from Taiwan, Hong Kong or Singapore is far easier with a London-based, trilingual partner on the ground. IREIS Properties guides overseas Chinese and wider Asian buyers through every stage — search, due diligence, completion and lettings — in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, so nothing is lost in translation or in the gap between time zones.

Buying a London home from Taiwan or Hong Kong is daunting when contracts, taxes and completion all happen in a different language and time zone. This guide explains how IREIS Properties acts as a trusted Mandarin-speaking bridge for overseas Chinese buyers, offering end-to-end guidance from property search through to completion.

Owning a UK rental property is a popular strategy among overseas Chinese and Asian investors seeking to build a diversified asset portfolio. However, managing a...

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions. IREIS Properties explains what overseas landlords need to know: Section 8 possession grounds, rent increase rules, and the PRS Landlord Database launching late 2026.

A practical guide for first-time buyers considering a new-build home in London in 2026. Covers the Freedom to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme, Shared Ownership, NHBC warranty protection, and the new-build purchase timeline.

In 2026, cautious optimism has returned to the London property market. Rental demand continues to outpace supply, Zone 2–3 yields remain compelling, and international buyer activity is rising. IREIS Properties’ trilingual advisory team guides Taiwanese and overseas Chinese investors through every stage of a UK property purchase — from shortlisting and legal due diligence through to completion and rental management.

Phase 1 of the UK Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026, abolishing Section 21 and converting all tenancies to periodic contracts. IREIS Properties breaks down what changed, how to lawfully recover possession under Section 8, and the four actions overseas landlords should take now.

In recent years, an increasing number of Hong Kong buyers have chosen to invest in UK property through IREIS Properties, whether relocating to the UK via the BN...

A practical guide for UK buy-to-let investors in 2026: how rental yields stack up across London zones, why most landlords now use limited company SPV structures, and what the Renters' Rights Act means for your portfolio.