PS Investor Services

PS Investor Services PS Investor Services source and package high quality residential buy to let / trading opportunities for professional property investors.

We principally focus on direct-to-vendor marketing strategies and partnerships in high yielding areas with promising medium-long term capital growth prospects. By means of furnishing detailed due diligence reports and financial analysis, we collate a wide range of relevant data sources that enable our clients to make informed and non-speculative investment decisions. Our sales process is backed by ongoing support and, where required, referrals to highly competent service providers. Please sign up to the e-mail list on the top right of our website (www.psinvestors.co.uk) to receive our Property Investor Profiling form, due diligence guidance and gain preferential access to property deals straight to your inbox. Feel free to also directly connect with Ruban Selvanayagam via any of the social media links (above left) or on 020-8722-0369 (office hours) to discuss specific investment criteria and objectives.

21/08/2026

The Buy, Refurbish, Refinance, Rent strategy hasn't disappeared, but the numbers have changed.

Investors may need to leave more capital in deals as refinancing becomes more conservative. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing if it results in lower gearing and healthier cash flow across the portfolio.

Cheap debt made rapid scaling easier during the previous cycle. Today's market demands better stress testing, tighter risk management and a much greater focus on long-term sustainability.

19/08/2026

Changes around staircase requirements have created another major challenge for office-to-residential conversion projects.

Many older office buildings were designed around a single central core. Introducing another staircase can mean sacrificing valuable floor space, altering structural elements and completely redesigning the proposed layout.

What looks like a relatively simple compliance issue can therefore fundamentally change the development appraisal.

For some buildings, the numbers may no longer stack at all.

17/08/2026

The purchase price is only the beginning when you're buying an investment property.

Legal costs can quickly run into thousands of pounds, particularly with more complex or leasehold transactions.

Then there's refurbishment. Rewiring, roofing, damp treatment, heating, compliance work and EPC improvements can easily turn a seemingly straightforward project into a £20,000 to £40,000+ renovation.

That's why experienced property investors calculate the true acquisition and refurbishment cost before deciding what they can afford to pay.

15/08/2026

We've heard plenty about a supposed "landlord exodus" and predictions that a flood of former rental properties could hit the housing market.

But the underlying picture is more nuanced.

Some landlords are certainly selling, but lending, transaction and repossession data doesn't necessarily point towards a widespread, distress-driven sell-off.

What we're seeing looks more like a structural rebalancing of the private rented sector. And that distinction matters when assessing the potential impact on house prices, buyers and sellers.

13/08/2026

The Renters' Rights Act undoubtedly creates additional challenges for landlords, but could there also be some longer-term benefits?

If increased regulation leads more marginal landlords to exit, the sector could become smaller and increasingly professionalised. And if rental supply tightens whilst tenant demand remains strong, that could support further rental growth.

Assuming rent controls are avoided, the result could potentially be better-managed housing stock and a more sustainable long-term environment for professional landlords.

11/08/2026

Stamp Duty is one of the biggest upfront costs property investors need to factor into a purchase.

Investors buying additional properties face higher SDLT rates, meaning thousands of pounds can be payable immediately on completion before any refurbishment, legal or financing costs are considered.

That directly affects the price an investor can afford to pay and still achieve a viable return.

For property investors, the numbers need to work from day one.

09/08/2026

The economics of being a landlord are changing rapidly.

The Renters' Rights Act, tighter energy-efficiency requirements and higher property standards are increasing compliance costs, operational responsibilities and the amount of capital landlords may need to invest.

For properties already operating on tight yields, those additional costs can make a significant difference.

Buy-to-let isn't disappearing, but landlords increasingly need stronger margins and better contingency planning to make the numbers work.

07/08/2026

Despite the challenges facing landlords, rental demand remains resilient across much of the UK.

As higher costs and tighter regulation reduce the number of new and speculative landlords, constrained supply could continue to place upward pressure on rents in many areas.

The investors most likely to succeed are those focusing on sensible gearing, quality properties, strong cash flow and a long-term, well-planned investment strategy.

05/08/2026

The buy-to-let market has become more demanding, but opportunities still exist for well-prepared investors.

Higher compliance costs and greater regulatory scrutiny mean strong yields, sensible gearing and disciplined investing are more important than ever.

Rather than signalling the end of the private rented sector, today's market looks more like a shift towards a more professional and resilient landlord landscape.

03/08/2026

Institutional investment is playing an increasingly important role in the UK's private rented sector.

Large pension funds and investment firms continue to expand their Build-to-Rent portfolios, attracted by long-term demand and greater regulatory certainty.

Supporters argue this could lead to more professionally managed rental housing and greater stability for tenants, whilst critics question what it means for smaller landlords and the wider housing market.

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