Developer News Archive
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Buy to let landlords 'in a good position'
08/04/2011
Buy to let landlords are in "quite a good position" as tenant demand rises and void periods fall.
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New bank to help property investors
07/04/2011
With an innovative stress test that really helps low yielding properties get going, the launch will bring some much needed competition to the market.
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Complex buy to let transactions provide highest yields for investors
07/04/2011
According to the latest result of the MFB Complex BTL Index, complex buy to let transactions provide highest yields for investors and have grown strongly since end of 2010. The index also reveals that there are more than double the number of BTL mortgage products are available now compared to Q1 2010.
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Tenants choose buy to let property 'for convenience'
06/04/2011
Many people choose to live in buy to let property because of the convenience and flexibility it provides.
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Central heating may be a shrewd investment for property development finance holders
06/04/2011
Central heating may be a good way to spend property development finance, as one expert has said this technology can increase the value of a home.
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Buy to let mortgage customers may be unable to lower rents
05/04/2011
Buy to let mortgage customers will not be able to lower their rents for tenants unless they are sure they can cover their overheads, one expert has observed.
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Property development finance holders 'must perform home improvements carefully'
04/04/2011
Property development finance holders making changes to a house in order to sell it may need to be careful if they are undertaking DIY renovations.
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Platform launches new buy to let mortgage range
04/04/2011
Lender Platform launched a new buy to let mortgage range today (April 4th), including five deals with fixed and tracker rates.
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More buy to let mortgage availability 'needed alongside government reforms'
01/04/2011
Government reforms on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) could be beneficial for the private rented sector, but this may rely on the increased availability of buy to let mortgages.
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Metro Bank 'will not see success in buy to let market'
31/03/2011
Recently established lender Metro Bank, which was set up in July 2010, will not be able to compete with the big names in the buy to let mortgage sector.

