Buy to Let Blog

 The latest Buy to Let mortgage market news, advice and views from our resident experts at Mortgages for Business. 

• Fixed rates in unusual times - 24.10.2008

  How have the lenders reacted to the Bank Base Rate reduction.  

• A contrary outlook on Buy to Let - 23.10.2008

  Citywire reports positively on the outlook for Buy to Let landlords and investors but we think there is further good news to report.

• 3 month LIBOR slowly grinding into gear - 21.10.2008

  There appears to be some movement in interbank lending which is perceived as a critical lead indicator of liquidity.

• Mortgages for Business calls for a speedy return of 85% LTV for Buy to Let - 16.10.08

  This week we saw the withdrawal of the last 85% LTV Buy to Let Mortgage product – our professional landlords hope that this is just a temporary measure.

• Paragon reports strong rental demand 15.10.2008

  Paragon's Trend Survey of landlords published today shows landlords enjoying a strong period of rental grwoth.

• £37Bn Bank Bail-out to bring forth new Buy to Let Products 13.10.2008

  The news that the government is to invest some £37Bn of shares on Lloyds, HBOS  & RBS is no great surprise but the support comes with a pre-condition that these banks return to 2007 levels of lending  to both businesses and individuals.

• Darling's plan to kick-start the money markets - 08.10.08

  Light at the end of the tunnel as Darling's plan attempts to bring confidence back into the market. 

• Remortgage Now!! - 08.10.08

  Have you been waiting for the right time to remortgage?

• Buy to Let Products Update - 06.10.08

  Lenders hold back from new rates pending MPC announcement  on Thursday 10 October when a cut in Base Rate is expected...

• Energy Performance Certificates needed from today on BTL property - 01.10.08

  EPCs are mandatory on let property where a new tenant moves into a property from today...