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House sharing has becoming increasingly popular as more (and older) people opt to live with housemates over ownership or renting alone....

Leeds Building Society has reduced rates on selected two-year buy-to-let fixed products by up to 0.06%. From today, the society will offer...

Accord Buy to Let has announced a series of rate reductions to products within its buy-to-let range by up to 0.44%.  Accord has...

Vida Homeloans has launched a new Buy to Let Hub, powered by eTech, with a view to introducing time saving tools...

Aldermore has cut its company buy-to-let remortgage and company multi property purchase and remortgage products by up to 0.3%.  The move by...

Accord Buy To Let has cut rates on its five-year fixed-term BTL products. Highlights include a 60% loan-to-value fee-free five-year fixed rate...

For most people, their properties are their most valuable asset. And for anyone with children, the consequence of not having made...

Accord Buy To Let has introduced two new products aimed at landlords looking for longer term fixed rate deals. For purchasing landlords,...

Purchasing an investment property via a limited company, rather than as an individual, has become significantly more popular, and that largely...

Furness for Intermediaries has reduced rates on its consumer buy-to-let products by up to 1.1%.   The new discount rate products include...

Accord Buy To Let has cut rates on selected two, three and five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages by up to 0.11%,...

Rental yields have increased to their highest level for two years, according to the latest edition of Kent Reliance for Intermediaries’...

Accord Buy To Let has reduced rates on more than a third of its buy-to-let product range. No fewer than 25 products...

Accord Buy To Let has launched a new range of 80% loan-to-value (LTV) products, designed to give landlords with smaller deposits...

With more than 170 pieces of landlord legislation in place, property experts, Paul Shamplina and Kate Faulkner, have once again joined...

There is no two ways about it, the buy-to-let market has become much more challenging for property investors of late for...

There has been a significant rise in the number of landlords re-entering the buy-to-let market after coming to terms with the...

Returns for private landlords have dropped in recent years, while strong returns have instead come from investing in corporate residential landlords, according...

There has been a sharp decline in the number of buy-to-let landlords investing in the capital’s property market since the 3%...

Accord Buy to Let has reduced rates on nine of its five-year fixed rate products. Highlights of the new range, available to...

We all know that ensuring your property is of a high standard can yield better returns and more loyal tenants, but...

Recent years have seen a shift in buyer activity across the UK’s property market, with London’s much publicised decline in popularity...

Portico has expanded its client offering with the launch of Portico Finance, a mortgage broker and protection service, designed to offer...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the...

Buy-to-let landlords should not be deterred from acquiring leasehold properties, but rather target homes with ‘high service charges’, and then set...

Brexit uncertainty could lead to a rise in demand for holiday let rental homes, which is potentially good news for landlords...

Buy-to-let landlords collectively contribute £16.1bn to the British economy through pre-tax spending, which is almost double the estimated £8.5bn a decade...

Accord Buy To Let has cut rates on selected two and five-year fixed rate mortgages by up to 0.04% and extended...

The number of tenants experiencing rent increases in January rose for the first time since September 2018, according to ARLA Propertymark’s...

Accord Buy to Let has launched a five-year fixed rate deal at 2.22% up to 60% loan-to-value (LTV), as part of...

The majority of private landlords are understandably looking for greater security in the current climate and that largely explains why they...

Commercial Trust Limited has enhanced its buy-to-let comparison table for customers. The new table features a number of new products, which includes...

UK rents are predicted to rise 11.4% in the next five years, according to a forecast by CBRE. Alongside fairly ‘moderate’ growth...

Following a prolonged period of strong growth, the Highlands and Islands region has been replaced as Scotland’s fastest growing rental market. According...

UK rents are expected to increase by 7.5% over the next three years, as the supply of rental accommodation dwindles while...

NatWest has increased rates on its two- and five-year buy-to-let remortgage products by up to 0.5%. The rate hike means that the...

It could be the end of the road for rock bottom buy-to-let mortgage interest rates, according to a leading expert. Buy-to-let landlords...

Accord Buy To Let has added to its range of buy-to-let mortgage products for existing borrowers, with rates now starting from...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

Nominations for the ATLAS (Accreditation & Training for Landlords and Agents Service) and LLAS (London Landlord Accreditation Scheme) Awards 2019 are now open...

Accord Buy to Let has increased the amount of cashback offered through a selection of its two-year fixed buy-to-let deals. Following the...

Despite the headlines, it’s not all doom and gloom for the buy-to-let sector. While the BTL industry has undergone radical change over...

Accord has added to its range of buy-to-let products, including the launch of new cashback options on its two-year fixed rate...

The organisers of the National Landlord Investment Show have announced the shortlist for the 2018 National LIS Awards. The team at Landlord...

Almost two-thirds of private landlords with tenants receiving Universal Credit have had problems with non-payment and arrears, according to the latest...

The number of buy-to-let mortgage deals available to landlords who operate their properties through limited companies has more than doubled in...

The chances of a no-deal Brexit are looking increasingly likely after EU leaders snubbed Theresa May’s latest compromise offer, but that...

The average buy-to-let investor in Scotland enjoyed an annual yield of 4.7% in August, which compares favourably to returns found in England...

Keystone Property Finance has relaunched its specialist buy-to-let offering and is now well placed to lend to landlords borrowing both personally...

Accord has cut its buy-to-let mortgage rates by up to 0.25% in an effort to attract more business from landlords, particularly...

The buy-to-let market is expected to remain subdued for the next three years mired by tax changes and tougher mortgage lending...

The government must start to provide financial incentives for buy-to-let landlords prepared to offer longer tenancies or risk seeing rents soar,...

LendInvest has launched an exclusive five-year fixed rate product for intermediaries through Buy to Let Club.   The new deal, available on loans...

Rent increases during the last five years have been less than initially perceived, tracking the retail price index (RPI) in England...

The Bank of England’s decision to raise the interest rate yesterday, from 0.5% to 0.75%, will increase the interest costs of...

If you wish to raise finance against an existing property and are self-employed then you may find a secured loan provides...

If the rental income calculation on your BTL doesn’t stack up we can help. If you wish to finance a new...

Accord Buy To Let has cut rates across its mortgage range by up to 0.16%. The intermediary-only lender, part of Yorkshire Building...

London continued to attract new property investors, as reflected by Commercial Trust’s latest buy-to-let purchase mortgage data. Analysis of buy-to-let purchase applications...

Buy-to-let investments will continue to offer attractive rates of return compared to other asset classes, but investors will increasingly search out...

Landlord Today is a proud media partner of the National LIS Awards, brought to you by the organisers of the National...

If you are a landlord who wishes to raise extra finance against a HMO without remortgaging your existing deal then a...

Accord Buy to Let has reduced rates on selected mortgage deals, with products now available from below 2%. Buy-to-let landlords looking to...

Landlords are being advised by buy-to let broker Commercial Trust Limited to seek specialist tax advice before making the decision to...

Accord has launched two new fixed-rate mortgages for ‘first-time buyer’ landlords, on the back of a notable rise in the number...

Historically secured loans against buy to let property were seen as a last chance option for a landlords borrowing needs. In...

Skipton Building Society has cut rates by up to 0.23% across its buy-to-let range on both new acquisition and remortgage deals. The...

If you’re a landlord who is currently out of work or unemployed who wishes to buy a new BTL property or...

Rents in the UK are set to increase as demand for rental properties grows, but the number of homes coming on...

Specialist mortgage lender Kent Reliance has launched an income-backed buy-to-let mortgage for limited companies and individual lending. The mortgage provider will now...

A growing number of landlords are opting for five-year fixed rate mortgages in favour of short-term alternatives which demand more stringent...

One in five landlords in this country entered the buy-to-let sector without even planning to, finding themselves with a property ‘accidentally’...

Having a poor performing rental property or one you simply wish to get rid of quickly can be a real drain...

If you’re a landlord and wish to raise finance against an existing buy to let property and don’t have proof of...

Furness Building Society has refreshed its buy-to-let and holiday product ranges, which includes cutting two-year rates by up to 0.56%. The intermediary...

The private rented sector will not experience a “mass exodus” of private landlords as a result of tax changes and tougher...

The pricing of five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage products continued to fall in the first quarter of the year, according to...

Accord Buy To Let has reduced rates on two and five-year fixed-rate remortgage products by up to 0.18%. Accord, which is part...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

Accord Buy To Let has reduced rates on selected fixed-rate products by up to 0.15%. These reductions are being applied to two-...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) is removing all upper age restrictions across its buy-to-let product range for experienced landlords. Currently, the buy-to-let arm...

Vida has widened its buy-to-let expat criteria for a limited number of distributors to cater for existing UK property owners working...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) is increasing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) for landlords from 75% to 80%. The increase in maximum LTV for...

Private landlords are now being offered more choice when looking to remortgage after Accord Buy To Let launched a new mortgage...

Foundation Home Loans has expanded its HMO product range and re-priced select buy-to-let mortgage rates in response to SWAP rate changes. Highlights...

Changes to the way in which buy-to-let mortgages are assessed and sold has meant that those wishing to invest in property...

Capital gains tax receipts hit £5.5bn in January, leaving the Treasury on course to rake in as much as £8.8bn this...

Buy-to-let lending margins have been squeezed, with providers absorbing more costs to keep their rates competitive in the last quarter of...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) will launch its first ever sub-2% five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage deal today. The new product, offered at...

The average cost of renting a home is now increasing across every UK region for the first time in 19 months,...

Buy-to-let investors seeking the best returns should look at investing in key northern cities where the gap between asking and achieved...

The average rent in England and Wales hit £850 a month in December, up 2.2% year-on-year, led by gains in the...

Buy-to-let landlords looking to secure high rental yields should consider investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) which continue to outperform...

Accord Buy To Let has overhauled its buy-to-let mortgage range by introducing 17 new products and reducing rates by up to...

With house prices increasingly steady outside of London and the South East, the housing market across many parts of the country...

But-to-let landlords have shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of the onslaught on their livelihoods, following justifiable concerns about...

Independent mortgage broker John Charcol has teamed up with online letting agent Upad to help landlords maximise their buy-to-let investment. The partnership...

Accord Buy To Let is offering landlords who remortgage a £500 cashback on selected loans, including eight remortgage deals. The intermediary-only lender,...

2017 was a year of flux for landlords, with Brexit becoming a reality and two Budgets from Phillip Hammond dictating the...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are letting out their homes as short-term holiday lets, making them no longer available for...

A combination of tax reform and stricter regulation for landlords is slowing the growth of the private rented sector (PRS), despite...

An interest coverage ratio of 130% against a stressed interest rate of 5.5% for pound-for-pound buy-to-let remortgages has been introduced by...

Accord Buy to Let has cut selected remortgage rates for buy-to-let landlords by up to 0.17%. The intermediary-only lender, which is part...

The forthcoming Autumn Budget is set to unveil the government’s plans to encourage landlords to offer longer tenancies of at least...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has launched a new limited company buy-to-let mortgage product range for professional landlords. There are five products being...

The number of properties acquired by buy-to-let investors using a mortgage will plummet by more than a quarter over the next...

From today Accord Buy To Let is offering free standard valuation and up to £1,000 cashback on all of its fixed...

Most areas of England and Wales have seen rental price growth over the past 12 months, according to the latest Your...

Landbay has reported a record month of buy-to-let lending in September, despite the latest crack down on the sector. Stricter portfolio buy-to-let...

Legal & General Mortgage Club’s Buy to Let Matrix has been updated to include the positions of all lenders on portfolio...

Investing in the buy-to-let sector has proved a shrewd move for many private landlords, with fresh research revealing that they have...

A low supply of rental homes on the market continues to push rents up across England, Wales and Scotland, new figures...

Landlords across the East Midlands are being invited to attend a free event offering mortgage, tax and new legislation advice. The event,...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

Activity levels in prime central London’s buy-to-let sector remains relatively sluggish, despite a pick up in the wider housing market in...

A decline in the number of rental properties on the market is driving rents upwards across England and Wales, fresh figures...

A growing number of landlords are selling off properties and increasing rents in response to regulatory changes and political uncertainty after...

Accord Buy To Let has launched a new range of buy-to-let mortgages at 60% loan-to-value (LTV). The new options include a two-year...

A new range of equity release products for owners of buy-to-let properties has today been launched by Retirement Advantage. The new products...

New Street Mortgages has unveiled changes to its buy-to-let range, while also making key alterations to its lending criteria. The lender has...

Leeds Building Society has confirmed that it will continue to accept buy-to-let mortgage applications from portfolio landlords despite the buy-to-let lending...

Accord Buy To Let is the latest lender to announce that it is amending details of its buy-to-let lending criteria for...

Rental values across the residential property market in England and Wales held firm between May and June despite the uncertainty caused...

The Landlord team at Tozers Solicitors act for a wide variety of landlords, from social landlords with a mixed portfolio of...

Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly buying cheaper properties with higher yields, Mortgages for Business found in its Complex Buy to Let Index...

The average rental value of a new letting in the UK increased by just 0.24% in the first six months of...

Skipton Building Society reduced its borrowing rates across its buy-to-let mortgage range by up to 0.28% this morning. Skipton’s new buy-to-let range for...

Recent changes to tax for buy-to-let property has dented confidence among landlords with new research showing many are set to revise...

Rents have flat-lined across most of the UK, as a growing number of landlords refrain from asking for rental increases, new...

The recent increase in the proportion of landlords who use a letting agent to help manage their property will naturally be...

There has been a significant increase in the number of people investing in the buy-to-let sector for the first time over...

The North West of England has been named the top buy-to-let hotspot for 2017, according to new figures from Rightmove. The property...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border are achieving greater returns on their investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

Over the past year, the buy to let market has experienced some substantial changes, most recently the new taxation laws which...

Recent tax changes mean that investing in buy-to-let property will no longer deliver the returns it once did for many landlords,...

Buy-to-let landlords currently contribute £15.9bn per year to the British economy through pre-tax spending on running their portfolios, which is more...

Across the whole of England and Wales the average rent in the PRS stood at £800 in March, up £2 compared...

Accord Buy to Let is hoping to help mortgage brokers attract more buy-to-let landlords who may be looking to ‘refinance some,...

The latest edition of the Buy to Let Mortgage Costs Index, published by Mortgages for Business, has found that percentage-based arrangement...

Accord Buy to Let, the intermediary-only lender, has announced that it is now accepting applications from borrowers classed as consumers: non-professional...

LandBay has cut rates and fees across its product range for amateur and professional buy-to-let landlords. Rates now start at 3.39% for...

What does it say on your business card? Luke Burton Sales and Marketing Director, Rent4sure Who is Rent4sure? Rent4sure, is an established tenant referencing company. We provide...

Rents across in England and Wales rose in all but two of the eight regions analysed in the year to February...

New Street Mortgages has fresh buy-to-let criteria changes, including reducing its lowest rental cover rate from 145% to 125%. From next Monday,...

As the government prepares to invoke Article 50 to leave the EU, very few experts forecast that Brexit will have an...

The rental market across England and Wales has enjoyed a strong start to the year, with rents rising in all but...

A new key insurance scheme has been launched for buy-to-let landlords and homeowners by Discount Insurance. The insurance broker has joined forces...

Buy-to-let mortgage costs remain at record lows, but there are growing signs that borrowing costs and rates in the sector could...

Despite a turbulent year average rents ended 2016 higher than they started it, the latest Your Move England & Wales Buy...

Given the recent changes to buy-to-let mortgage interest relief and stamp duty charges, New Street Mortgages is among those buy-to-let lenders...

Buy-to-let mortgage rates were largely unaffected by a sharp increase in swap rates in the final quarter of 2016, but this...

As part of its commitment to support buy-to-let landlords, Accord Buy to Let has from today reduced rates on selected lower...

Online mortgage search tool NLA Mortgages has implemented a new sourcing system, allowing landlords to find mortgage products based on their...

The key to a successful long-term buy-to-let investment is securing solid rental yields for income returns and the potential for capital...

The number of people investing in the buy-to-let sectors is expected to fall in the first quarter of the year ahead...

Buy-to-let lending returned to some form of normality during the fourth quarter of 2016, according to fresh lending figures. The share of...

The average cost of renting a home has increased outside of London as rent paid rose 2% and pay fell over...

An increasing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to overcome recent government interventions in the market by acquiring property via limited...

Landbay has launched a range of new buy-to-let products aimed at professional landlords, including expats and those with HMOs. The products, available...

Mansfield Building Society has unveiled a new buy-to-let range up to 75% LTV and updated its rental income criteria, in accordance...

Rents in Scotland increased by an average of 0.3% in October compared with the previous month and are now 0.4% higher...

There has been a sharp decline in the volume of buy-to-let transactions following the government’s outright assault on buy-to-let landlords, according...

Landlord confidence is now at its highest in a year, as a growing number of buy-to-let investors seek to overcome recent...

UK homeowners are more than twice as likely as buy-to-let landlords to be in arrears, according to Computershare, a major servicer of...

Buy-to-let landlords have come under attack from the taxman and now also from the Bank of England, which could make landlord...

Landbay has launched a range of limited edition lending products aimed primarily at professional landlords with no early redemption charges (ERCs). The...

A landlord was left with a £2,000 cleaning bill after a group of tenants left his property in a state of...

Tenants are now spending two-thirds of their disposable income on rent as sky-high prices put even more homes out of reach. The...

Investec Private Bank announced yesterday that it will be introducing a range of new loan-to-value (LTV) bands across its buy-to-let products with borrowing...

Accord Buy to Let has announced plans to expand into the consumer buy-to-let and first-time landlord markets over the next few...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are making mortgage applications via limited companies, according to the Buy to Let Club. The trend...

Skipton Building Society has launched a range of new fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage products with interest rates lowered on certain products...

With many landlords now facing higher taxes and more stringent borrowing conditions, it is crucial that mortgage lenders do more to...

Accord Buy To Let has reduced rates on its entire fixed rate range by up to 0.3% and launched new remortgage...

A number of mortgage brokers will be offering cheaper buy-to-let loans provided by Precise Mortgages from today after the lender made...

Manchester has been identified as the top city for rental yield but London offers buy-to-let landlords the best overall returns, a...

There was a significant increase in lending to buy-to-let landlords borrowing via limited companies in the first half of this year,...

Rents have started to fall as landlords who rushed to acquire homes before the introduction of the extra stamp duty surcharge...

Leeds Building Society has launched a new 2-year 70% loan-to-value buy-to-let fixed rate, available exclusively to the LSL group, including TMA...

Rents look set to rise in the near term as landlords pass on the higher costs heaped on them by new taxes...

Buy-to-let investors looking to benefit from the greatest level of capital appreciation over the next 12 months should focus on buying...

Kent Reliance has started lending to customers seeking to borrow money through a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), with a view to...

Rents will continue to rise over the next few months, owed in part to a reduction in housing supply in the...

A group campaigning for the abolition of the buy-to-let tax grab have launched the second phase of its crowdfunding campaign and...

Kent Reliance and InterBay Commercial have opened the door for landlords wanting to incorporate buy-to-let loans into a company structure   Both companies...

Accord Buy to Let has reduced selected rates by up to 0.15% on its range of two-year fixed rate 60% and...

Retirement customers looking to invest the tax free cash lump sum from their pension pots into the buy-to-let property market has...

Landlords’ confidence in the buy to let (BTL) sector has collapsed and is now ‘worse than levels witnessed during the financial...

Keystone Buy to Let Mortgages has streamlined its “classic” range to make product selection more straightforward for brokers and landlords.  All rates...

Mortgage intermediaries are split on the prospects for further growth in the buy-to-let market this year. Brokers are positive about the health...

The two landlords behind a campaign to seek a judicial review of George Osborne’s controversial mortgage interest tax relief change say...

It comes as no surprise but a survey shows an overwhelming proportion of landlords believe the government’s buy to let tax...

Buy-to-let remortgage transactions outstripped purchases by more than 2:1 in 2015, according to the latest Complex Buy to Let Index from...

Keystone Mortgages is now lending to both first-time landlords and limited companies following feedback from mortgage intermediaries and investors.  The lender has...

LandlordToday welcomes David Rowand of Cairn Estate Agency with a guest post on implications for landlords from the new buy-to-let legislation. Landlords across the...

The Council of Mortgage Lenders is warning of a possible slump for the buy-to-let market in the next two years. “Buy to...

Scottish finance minister John Swinney is to introduce a 3% surcharge on the full purchase price of all ‘additional properties –...

The government is poised to launch a consultation document which is expected to advocate further restrictions on buy-to-let mortgage lending. The formal...

The new 3% stamp duty on buy-to-let properties coming into force from next April will effectively redraw the map for investors...

A report from a mortgage lender has claimed that new taxes on buy-to-let will trigger a lending surge as landlords rush...

Landlords and property experts have continued to express their anger at changes to the stamp duty regime announced in the Autumn...

There has been an angry reaction from landlord organisations and others to the news that buy to let and second home...

Demand for buy-to-let is set to soar with each new generation while home ownership will continue to plunge. Fewer than half of...

The online petition opposing the proposed tax changes for buy to let landlords has now reached 35,000 signatures – but is...

Mortgage industry insiders have expressed concern about the Government’s plans to allow the Bank of England to intervene in the buy-to-let...

A web portal which radically changes the way investors search for their next investment property has signed up 5,000 agents, less...

The number of tenants seriously behind on their rent payments has risen to the highest level in two years. There are now...

Very few landlords plan to take advantage of pension reforms to invest in or expand their existing portfolio, according to the...

Q: Who Are Go Commercial Finance & why did you set up Go Commercial Finance? Go Commercial Finance is a true, whole...

A petition to oppose the proposed change in buy to let landlords’ tax breaks is nearing the 14,000-signature mark – but...

Mortgage Trust has overhauled its buy-to-let product range. The specialist lender is retaining several of its most popular fixed rate products and...

Experts warn that rents will rise after Chancellor George Osborne announced a cut in tax relief to landlords in the summer...

Chancellor George Osbourne, has announced a series of measures impacting on the property industry, including: Buy To Let landlords to have mortgage...

Tax relief on buy-to-let interest payments will be restricted to 20% basic rate tax, Chancellor George Osborne has announced in the...

The buy-to-let market could pose a threat to financial stability, according to the Bank of England. In its biannual Financial Stability Report...

Nationwide Building Society has launched a new loyalty initiative for customers converting their existing main residence into a buy-to-let through The...

Landlords in Great Britain have seen total annual returns of £111.5bn in the last year, as the private rented sector continued...

Three in ten (32%) ARLA letting agents reported that rents increased in April, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents...

Paragon Mortgages has enjoyed a successful year, increasing its mortgage pipeline by 101% in the 12 months to 31 March. New lending...

Fleet Mortgages has announced a series of rate reductions across its product range for individual landlords. The five-year fixed rate at 75%...

Financial advisers have warned that taking advantage of the pension freedoms and using your pension to buy a property is not...

The number of buy-to-let mortgage products available in the UK fell by more than a quarter in April, according to the...

Landlord Investment Show heads to Woking in Surrey on Thursday 29th January at the H.G Wells Centre in Woking. We hear much...

There were 15,900 buy to let loans in February, down 13% compared to January but up 11% on the total a...