Buy-to-let

Skipton Building Society reduces rates

Skipton Building Society has cut the interest rates on a selection of its residential...

YBS adds new 1.99% deal

The Yorkshire Building Society has introduced a new two year fixed rate mortgage up...

New deals from the Nottingham

The Nottingham Building Society has launched eight new mortgage products. Rates have been reduced and all...

Virgin Money updates interest-only lending policy

Virgin Money is changing its policy for new interest-only residential mortgage lending. The lender...

Property portfolio growth sought by majority of investors

55% of landlords are looking to grow their property portfolios over the next six...

Buy-to-let refresh for BM Solutions

BM Solutions has made changes to its buy-to-let product range. It is cutting rates across...

Mortgage Trust introduces limited edition deals

Mortgage Trust has unveiled nine new limited edition buy-to-let mortgage products. There are two fixed...

Robust returns from rents over 2012

Advertised rental prices increased by an average of 1.9% across Great Britain in 2012,...

Fall in tenant arrears

There has been a fall in the number of tenants in severe arrears for...

The Leeds launches new buy-to-let offering

The Leeds Building Society has unveiled a fixed rate buy-to-let range. Deals include 3.55% for two...

November respite for tenants

Tenants in November saw the first monthly fall in rents since March, according to...

Connect adds Metro Bank to buy-to-let panel

Connect Mortgage Club has appointed Metro Bank to its specialist buy-to-let lender panel. Metro...

Advisers expect surge in residential property investment enquiries

34% of financial advisers think there will be an increase in interest in UK...

Landlords optimistic about 2013

Nearly 71% of landlords who completed a survey conducted by CHL Mortgages are upbeat...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...