Buy To Let in Hatfield

Five reasons why Buy To Let is still a good idea…

Reason 1: Affordable property prices paired with strong rental demand
Buy-to-let remains especially attractive in Doncaster because it offers something that’s becoming rare in the UK market: affordable property prices paired with strong rental demand. Average purchase prices are significantly lower than the national average, yet rents have held up well, allowing investors to achieve healthy yields without relying solely on capital growth. This balance makes Doncaster appealing in both higher and lower interest rate environments.

Reason 2: Strong rental yields
Typical gross rental yields in Doncaster often range between 6% and 8%, depending on the area and property type. Two- and three-bedroom houses, particularly in established residential areas with good transport links, tend to perform especially well. These yield levels are higher than many southern and city-centre markets, where property prices have outpaced rental growth, squeezing returns for landlords.

Reason 3: Consistent tenant demand
Rental demand in Doncaster is broad and resilient. The town attracts families, local professionals, key workers, and people commuting to surrounding employment hubs. Ongoing investment in logistics, distribution, and infrastructure supports a steady flow of tenants, helping to keep void periods low. This diversity reduces risk and makes rental income more predictable.

Reason 4: Lower entry costs for investors
Compared to many UK buy-to-let hotspots, Doncaster offers a lower barrier to entry, making it accessible for first-time landlords as well as experienced investors expanding their portfolios. Lower purchase prices also mean deposits, stamp duty, and overall capital outlay are more manageable, improving return on investment from day one.

Reason 5: Long-term stability
Rather than sharp peaks and troughs, Doncaster’s market has shown steady, sustainable growth. For buy-to-let investors, this stability, combined with strong yields, supports a long-term strategy focused on income, resilience, and gradual capital appreciation.

Provides an alternative to a pension income or legacy for your children and family.

So if you have more faith in bricks and mortar than stocks and shares then buy to let may be the solution for you.

Three ways to become a Buy To Let landlord*

Not all landlords start out with the intention of buying a property specifically for renting out, they might decide to let their current home out so that they can buy a new one to live in whilst keeping an investment. This can be done by changing your mortgage product from a normal residential mortgage to a let-to-buy mortgage, your mortgage company might even let you rent your house out on the same product for a limited time.

Use cash savings as a deposit or buy outright a house specifically for renting out, you may want to do this in your own name or in a limited company dependant on your tax circumstances.

Release equity from your current home to use as a deposit to buy lettings properties by re-mortgaging your current home or taking a further advance.

*With all the above it is important that you seek independent legal advice so that you take the right course of action for your circumstances and goals.

Once you have decided what the right course of action is for you and you’re in the process of buying your first property or ready to let out your own home it is absolutely crucial you choose the right tenant and that you know what all of the rules and regulations surrounding renting property are, so you do not fail on your obligations.

That’s where using a local and reputable agent is key, choose the right agent and then choose the right level of service for you.

Check out Northwood’s lettings services for more details.