Buy to Let News Archives

Buy-to-let house with mortgage sign amid market turmoil and rising interest rates

What’s happening to the Buy to Let mortgage market?

31st March 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Volatility in the wholesale markets, caused by the conflict in the Middle East, has triggered Buy to Let mortgage lenders...

Wealthy investor reviewing buy-to-let performance amid UK property market uncertainty

Buy to let remains popular with wealthy investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

A wealth and investment management company says wealthy UK investors are pivoting to buy to let. Research by Rathbones reveals...

Scales balancing buy-to-let and homeowner mortgages in front of suburban houses

Buy to let lending growth is matching homebuyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Buy to let borrowing is rising at the same rate as loans taken out by first-time buyers and home movers...

Limited edition five-year fixed mortgage offer highlighted with a house and 5% lock graphic

Foundation launches new five-year buy to let fix as lenders cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans has introduced a fresh limited edition five-year fix for portfolio buy to let borrowers while trimming the...

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Mortgage searches fall as Budget uncertainty hits buy to let demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The total number of buy to let mortgage searches fell in November to 1,405,878, a 14.64% month-on-month decline and 3.81%...

Labour’s proposed House Value Tax could replace Stamp Duty and Council Tax in the UK.

Stamp Duty and Council Tax To Be REMOVED For House Value Tax

Author: Simon Zutshi

9th September 2025, 7 months ago | 16

The UK property market is facing one of the biggest shocks in years. The Labour Party is considering introducing a...

When Refinancing Beats Selling | Landlord Guide

Author: Mark Alexander

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 3

When Refinancing Beats Selling (And When It Doesn’t) Selling can simplify life. Refinancing can improve cash flow without giving up...

A wooden house with a key against a wooden backdrop for landlord investors

Best overlooked towns for buy to let yields revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 8 months ago | 4

Landlords looking for the best opportunities in buy to let investment should consider research revealing the UK’s most promising local...

Promotional banner for the Renters’ Rights Bill landlord training event with Paul Shamplina and Simon Zutshi.

Landlords Urged to Act Now: The Renters’ Rights Bill Is Coming. Are You Ready?

Author: Paul Shamplina

22nd August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

One-off live training event announced to help UK landlords stay compliant, avoid legal pitfalls, protect their portfolios and take advantage...

Landlord worried about tax and Renters’ Rights Bill impact on property investment

Tax burdens and Renters’ Rights Bill discourage investment in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 8 months ago | 12

Landlords remain apprehensive over the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill and don’t plan to invest in the private rented...

wooden house with rent words and keys and a pound sign

Former Tory Minister defends landlords charging market rent amid calls for rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

A former Tory cabinet minister has defended landlords renting out their properties at market price. David Gauke, former Justice Secretary,...

Businessman offering British pound notes symbolising landlord income and property maintenance costs

Maintenance and tenant issues put pressure on landlord profits

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Nine in ten landlords reported making a profit, but many spend a significant portion of their gross rental income maintaining...

Wooden house with “Update” stamp beside percentage symbol representing mortgage rate changes.

Lenders update buy-to-let mortgages to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Accord and Landbay have announced updates to their buy-to-let mortgage products to help landlords. The lenders say the new offerings...

Gold house and stacked coins representing 85% LTV buy-to-let mortgage investment.

85% LTV Buy-to-Let F1 product for Landlords: Foundation Home Loans

Author: Howard

13th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the buy-to-let mortgage market, you’ll know that products allowing you to borrow at...

Row of brick houses with a “For Sale” sign marked “Sold” in front garden

Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations,...

Businessman trapped between two walls symbolizing landlords under pressure from new property legislation

Landlords face rising challenges amid new legislation claims NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2025, 8 months ago | 9

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns landlords are under mounting pressure to keep up with multiple pieces of legislation...

Bank of England and Wellington statue with 4% rate cut graphic

Bank of England cuts base rate to 4% despite inflation concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2025, 9 months ago | 1

The Bank of England has announced an interest rate cut to the lowest level in two years, despite concerns about...

Hands holding miniature houses symbolising buy-to-let brokers and landlord property investment.

Landlords boost limited company confidence when using BTL brokers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2025, 9 months ago | 1

There’s a growing reliance of landlords on buy to let mortgage brokers when navigating the complexities of limited company BTL...