Is Buy-to-Let Dead? How UK Property Investors Can Still Succeed in 2025 with Tom Dylan

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 —————————————————————— Is buy-to-let truly dead? In this week’s episode, Sarah welcomes seasoned investor Tom Dylan, director of Great Northern Property Company, to unpack the truth behind the current property headlines. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio in Greater Manchester, Tom offers a practical yet optimistic take on where the market’s really heading and why he's not giving up on buy-to-lets anytime soon. Key LearningsBuy-to-let isn’t dead, but you’ve got to be more strategic and creative to make it work.Successful deals often come from networking and sourcing off-market opportunities.Converting commercial spaces or multi-unit blocks can offer stronger returns.Time delays, paperwork, and survey costs are critical to factor into your development plans.Property is still a people business, negotiation and relationships can unlock the best deals. Timestamps [02:18] - Tom’s candid take on whether BTL still works [05:36] - The top 3 challenges facing landlords right now [10:15] - How rising interest rates are affecting profits [11:00] - Real life buy-to-let case studies from Tom & Sarah [16:31] - What it takes to source off market properties [39:53] - Final thoughts: Is BTL still worth it? This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights. Follow Tom Dylan Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dylan-90332172/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.dylan.7 Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNorthernPropertyCompany Website: https://greatnorthernproperty.co.uk/  Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.