Founder of PIE & Property Aura
Nick is the founder of PIE (Property Intelligence Engine) and Property Aura, with 10 years of experience in property investment research and data analysis. He builds tools that help investors make data-driven decisions using AI-powered market analysis.
LinkedInPwC, Knight Frank and BNP Paribas all flag a cautious 2026. See what institutional capital is doing and which disciplines UK landlords should copy now.
Yield or growth? Compare total returns, Section 24 and stamp duty effects, and regional UK trade-offs with worked examples — then preview your own deal free.
Investment property vs. second home: how lenders price each loan, what the IRS expects on rental income, and why occupancy classification decides your exit.
A practical framework for stress-testing UK buy-to-let deals in 2026: net yield, rate rises, voids and the buffers that make deals resilient.
Where high-yield buy-to-let returns actually come from in 2026: gross vs net yield maths, Section 24, stamp duty, EPC costs, and stress tests before you buy.
Build a 2026 rental property business plan around NOI, cap rate, cash-on-cash, contingency reserves, and stress tests. Free preview at try-pie.com.
Buy-to-let is still worth it in 2026 for business-minded landlords: 6.93% average gross yields, but 5.44% mortgage rates and new rules raise the bar.
Property investing is still worth it in the UK in 2026 — but only for yield-focused, tax-structured buyers holding long term. Higher rates raised the bar.
Gross yield and net yield differ by thousands of dollars per year. See the exact calculation with a real US property and learn which metric actually matters.
Five hidden costs that slash net rental yield by 2-3 percentage points: CapEx reserves, turnover, leasing fees, property management gaps, and opportunity cost.
Learn how to calculate rental yield step by step. Covers gross yield, net yield, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return with real US examples and 2026 data.
Increase rental income legally with 7 proven strategies. From value-add improvements to pet fees, each tactic is quantified by yield impact with real 2026 numbers.