The End of the "Dinner Party Landlord" | Property Investing 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolving UK buy-to-let market and the implications for property investors in 2026.
Coinbase AD | Visit Coinbase to learn more: https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/c/6585058/1342972/9251 This episode is sponsored by Coinbase, Visit www.coinbase.com to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, take 2 minutes to learn more. Has the golden era of the UK buy-to-let market come to an end? The headlines might say yes, but the reality is much more complex. In this episode of the Mouthy Money podcast, Edmund and Chris sit down with Louisa Sedgewick, Managing Director of Mortgages at Paragon Bank. With 30 years of industry experience, Louisa reveals exactly how the property market is evolving in 2026. We break down the death of the "dinner party landlord," why the rules of property investment have completely changed, and where the smart money is moving right now. In this video, we cover: Why buying a rental property in your own name is a thing of the past (and why SPVs are the new normal). The massive North vs. South divide in property investments. How incoming EPC regulations and the Renters' Rights Act will impact you. Why you should ignore "get rich quick" property influencers on TikTok. Whether you're a seasoned investor, an "accidental" landlord, or just looking to…
People in this episode
Hosts: Edmund, Chris
Guest: Louisa Sedgewick
Topics covered
- property investment
- buy-to-let market
- EPC regulations
- Renters' Rights Act
- investment strategies
- UK housing market
Keywords
- buy-to-let
- property investment
- EPC regulations
- Renters' Rights Act
- investment strategies
- UK housing market
- dinner party landlord
- Paragon Bank
- Coinbase
Sponsors
Coinbase
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Paragon Bank
Places: UK
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