Tag: BTL

BTL landlords expand portfolios amid lower mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Falling buy to let mortgage rates have revitalised the UK’s landlord market, leading many to expand their property portfolios, research...

BTL lenders unveil new products and rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Foundation Home Loans’ specialist lending brand, ‘Buy to Let by Foundation’ has expanded its product range to cater to a...

Landlords face steep challenge to meet EPC targets – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The government’s ambitious target of requiring all private rented sector (PRS) properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating...

BTL landlords remain optimistic despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The majority of buy to let landlords remain optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, despite recent challenges,...

The PRS is on the verge of ‘collapse’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The continued attacks on landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) could push the current rental crisis beyond repair, one...

Fleet expands HMO range and MFS lowers BTL rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Fleet Mortgages has announced a big expansion of its houses in multiple occupation (HMO) mortgage range. MFS has also announced...

Paragon Bank offers new BTL mortgage options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has expanded its buy to let mortgage range with a new two-year fixed-rate product with no fee and...

What puts mortgage applications outside of ‘standard’ criteria?

Author: Howard

13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

What makes a case complex compared to simple? Let’s start off by explaining what a simple case looks like: An...

Zoopla’s boss predicts a shift to corporate landlords for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2024, 2 years ago | 36

The boss of property listings website Zoopla, Charlie Bryant, says that being a private landlord is no longer financially viable...

High demand rental areas boost property prices by up to 34%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Properties in areas with high rental demand command a significant price premium – which could be up to 34% higher...

Buy to let slump – Rents rise as fewer landlords invest in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Landlord purchases of rental properties have plunged to a record low, leading to a shortage of rental properties and rising...

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BTL mortgages: Aldermore, TMW, Foundation and Accord announce rate reductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Several buy to let mortgage lenders have announced interest rate reductions this week, offering better deals for BTL investors in...

BTL landlords see rental yields rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords across England and Wales are seeing a boost in their rental yields, according to the latest Buy to Let...

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Tenants in situ cut property prices by 15%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

While a sitting tenant in a property can be a dream for buy to let investors, offering immediate rental income...

Paragon simplifies its BTL mortgage range

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has made it easier for brokers to find buy to let mortgage products for their landlord clients. Previously,...

Buy to Let by Foundation cuts its BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The buy to let brand of Foundation Home Loans, Buy to Let by Foundation, has announced reduced rates on its...

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Lenders cut BTL rates and unveil new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s buy to let mortgage market is seeing activity from several lenders with announcements of rate cuts, new product...

BTL lenders offer rate cuts and streamlined processes for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Three leading buy to let lenders in the UK are offering rate cuts, faster remortgages, and simpler valuations to help...

What’s best for your retirement, BTL or pension?

Author: Readers Question

19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hello, buy to let was seen as the ideal ‘pension’ investment for those who didn’t have the luxury of a...

Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Average rent arrears claims have reached a record high, placing a growing strain on both tenants and landlords, data reveals....