News & Insight- Buy to let mortgages

A guide to buy-to-let mortgages for first time buyers

The process of investing in a buy-to-let residential property is a little different to the process of buying your own home. In this guide on first-...

2021 Average House Prices See Strongest Cash Rise Since 2003

The December 2021 Halifax House Price Index report provides landlords with an invaluable insight into the 2021 property market, why it is where it...

New Semi-Commercial Rates Demonstrate Sector Confidence

New and improved rates from a specialist investment mortgage lender demonstrate the growing strength of the semi-commercial and commercial property...

New home mortgages: Pros & Cons

A buy-to-let mortgage is a popular way of getting onto the property ladder, and making income from properties. These are standard in the market, bu...

Can you rent to a family member under a buy to let mortgage?

Purchasing a buy to let property is an excellent way of investing in the housing market. But sometimes, the motive for buying a residential propert...

What are 'searches' when buying a BTL house?

When buying any residential property, you will need to hire a conveyancing solicitor to carry out the necessary legal requirements. As part of this...

Upcoming EPC Regulation Changes – Landlords, Take Note!

A new survey reveals that an alarming number of landlords are not aware of the upcoming changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for U...

2022 Changes to Dividend Tax

Dividend Tax rates will increase from 6th April 2022, impacting many landlords who invest via limited company structures. Read our article for all...

The Landlord’s New Year Resolution: Remortgage Now!

As a New Year dawns, most of us have taken a sigh of relief that we have managed a relatively ‘normal’ Christmas. For landlords, a new year usually...