Buy-to-let

From challenges to opportunities: empowering landlords with expert advice

In recent years, the UK property market has undergone significant transformation. From a buy-to-let...

Virgin Money unveils new residential and buy-to-let products

Virgin Money is introducing a range of new products on Thursday 30 January, providing...

West One believes BTL market watchers are overly pessimistic

The head of buy-to-let at lender West One has expressed his confidence in the...

Landbay cuts buy-to-let rates by up to 20bps

Landbay has introduced rate cuts across its buy-to-let product range, with rates reducing by...

Delivering a one-stop shop for brokers

In property finance, no two journeys are the same. Investors might start with bridging...

The EPC ratings deadline: are landlords kicking cans down the road?

Landlords who postpone upgrading their properties to the Energy Performance Certificate C rating could...

Butterfield Mortgages strikes £20 million Prime Central London buy-to-let deal

Butterfield Mortgages has issued a buy-to-let deal worth over £20 million at a loan-to-value...

CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries adds higher fee products to limited edition buy-to-let range

CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries has expanded its limited edition buy-to-let range to include products...

UTB hire to develop Build to Rent proposition

United Trust Bank (UTB) is expanding its property development proposition by recruiting Andy Thomson...

Holiday let market offers opportunities for brokers in 2025

We may be in the middle of a cold and damp British winter, but...

Legalisation and tax not denting landlord confidence

Optimism among landlords is increasing moderately, despite the introduction of higher Capital Gains Tax...

Paragon to migrate to new BTL origination platform

Paragon Bank has unveils its new buy-to-let mortgage origination platform, designed to provide an...

MT Finance makes senior hire for buy-to-let division

MT Finance Group has bolstered its buy-to-let division with the appointment of Raheel Butt...

Q&A: Claire Askham, Buckinghamshire Building Society

Mortgage Soup fires the questions at Claire Askham, head of mortgage sales at Buckinghamshire...

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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...