For someone looking to diversify from traditional BTL, what are the emerging alternative property investment strategies (e.g., SA, HMO, holiday lets) that will offer significantly better returns than a standard buy-to-let in the UK by 2026, and what are the associated risks?
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HMOs, Serviced Accommodation (SA), and holiday lets can potentially offer better returns than traditional BTL by 2026, but carry higher operational demands and specific regulatory risks.
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Explore alternative UK property strategies like HMOs, SA, and holiday lets for better returns than BTL by 2026. Understand risks, including 100% Council Tax premiums from April 2025 and new Section 21 rules.
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