Portfolio BTL

Politicians shouldn’t be trying to hurt landlords even more

There seems to be a lot of noise around the buy-to-let/private rental sector at...

Limited company strategy mitigates the risks of inflation, say landlords

New industry research by GetGround, the buy-to-let company creation and management platform, shows that...

EPCs changing buying preferences of landlords

24% of landlords surveyed by Shawbrook say they are likely to avoid any property...

Paragon: landlords putting tenant requirements over profits

Paragon Bank has found that landlords are prioritising that their properties are suitable for...

Bluestone completes second securitisation

Bluestone Mortgages has announced the completion of a £250m residential mortgage-backed securitisation (RMBS), which...

West One cuts buy-to-let lifetime tracker rates

West One Loans has announced a reduction on the rates of its buy-to-let lifetime...

Q&A: Andy Valvona, national accounts manager, CHL Mortgages

BestAdvice fires the questions at Andy Valvona, national accounts manager at CHL Mortgages. BestAdvice (BA):...

Legal & General Mortgage Club adds Lendco to lender panel

Legal & General Mortgage Club has welcomed Lendco to its lender panel. Lendco is an...

Catalyst introduces specialist buy-to-let mortgage

Catalyst has moved into the buy-to-let market with ‘BOOST to let’. The product is a...

New facility boosts Tuscan’s portfolio landlord offering

Tuscan Capital has secured new funding for buy-to-let portfolio landlords looking to secure short-term...

Impact Specialist Finance joins UTB’s BTL packager panel

Impact Specialist Finance has been appointed by United Trust Bank (UTB) to its newly...

Prime London lettings market strengthening post-Covid

Residential buying and investment agency, London Central Portfolio (LCP), has issued its Q1 2022...

CHL Mortgages introduces short-term let offering

CHL Mortgages has entered the short-term let marketplace with the launch of a new...

West One appoints new national account manager

West One Loans’ buy-to-let division has appointed Jez Quinn as national account manager in...

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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...