Buy to Let News

PRA, DSCR, FCA, HMO, SPV, SIC Code, ATED – What BTL landlords need to know for 2017

Author: Howard

28th December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

The numerous interventions from regulators, the EU, the changing lending landscape and even more scrutiny that banks now demand before...

BTL – How much can you borrow Pre and Post 1st of Jan (now is the time to act)

Author: Neil Patterson

15th November 2016, 10 years ago | 0

I have had lots of people ask how the calculation works for the amount you can borrow after the new...

Now is the time to act if you are considering a BTL remortgage or purchase

Author: Neil Patterson

10th November 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Consultation on landlord ‘affordability’ management is being implemented as guidance to lenders from the 1st...

No age limit property finance on Keystone Ltd Co and Joint applications

Author: Neil Patterson

4th November 2016, 10 years ago | 0

“The aim of accepting landlords over the age of 85 years within a joint mortgage application will allow many of...

Lending Into Retirement – Don’t assume age is a barrier

Author: Mark Alefounder

27th October 2016, 10 years ago | 3

I think it’s fair to say that the general consensus amongst mortgage professionals is that lenders still aren’t doing enough...

PRA confirm new increased BTL stress testing and underwriting standards

Author: Neil Patterson

30th September 2016, 10 years ago | 2

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have now confirmed to lenders what they expect the minimum standards of Buy to Let...

Why consider a second charge loan over a remortgage

Author: Malcolm Jones

8th September 2016, 10 years ago | 0

Second charge loans can be very real alternative to a remortgage. While every application needs to be considered on its...

Buy to Let Scumbags Outbid First Time Buyers

Author: Mark Alexander

4th September 2016, 10 years ago | 1

If you’re happy with this headline then read no further. On the other hand, if you, like me, completely disagree...

BTL landlords are benefits sucking people farming leaches

Author: Mark Alexander

28th August 2016, 10 years ago | 5

This is another one of those antagonistic headlines to get you hot under the collar and to motivate you into action....

How Three Dozen Morons Influence Anti Landlord Media

Author: Mark Alexander

24th August 2016, 10 years ago | 9

Their leader has been praying for a House Price Crash for years, he’s even set up a forum dedicated to...

OPEN LETTER TO ANDREA LEADSOM MP RE PRIVATE LANDLORDS @andrealeadsom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2016, 10 years ago | 5

OPEN LETTER TO ANDREA LEADSOM MP RE PRIVATE LANDLORDS @andrealeadsom – https://t.co/KpkYxASvsH pic.twitter.com/aO7ljphHB8 — Property118.com (@Property118) July 11, 2016 Dear...

Brighton Landlord Expo – Meet fellow Property118 Readers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st June 2016, 10 years ago | 0

FREE ENTRANCE  On 29th June the Brighton Landlord Expo hosted by Association Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) will deliver a programme...

Property118 Action Group Win At The Court of Appeal

Author: Mark Alexander

8th June 2016, 10 years ago | 109

In this article we reveal the detail of:- The history behind our legal action against West Bromwich Mortgage Company The Court...

Investor Update for Property118 Portal Limited

Author: Mark Alexander

4th June 2016, 10 years ago | 15

Here’s a sneak peak into our new business plan which will impact  all UK buy-to-let landlords, not just regular Property118...

Is Landlord Licensing Compliant In Your Area?

Author: Mark Alexander

25th May 2016, 10 years ago | 0

You may well have seen the latest articles posted by Larry Sweeney which highlight the flaws in the Liverpool Landlord...

Rental cover to be lower for Ltd company BTL applications than individual!

Author: Neil Patterson

16th May 2016, 10 years ago | 3

Foundation Home Loans will increase its rental cover requirements to 145% for individual applications, but leave limited company products at...

Buy to Let in Ltd Company name – New specialist lender

Author: Neil Patterson

10th May 2016, 10 years ago | 11

New lender, Foundation Home Loans, has launched into the Buy to Let market specialising in criteria for investing in the...

Property118 Landlords Association – should we?

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd May 2016, 10 years ago | 98

Having raised over £500,000 to take West Bromwich Mortgage Company to the Court of Appeal it has been suggested by...