Portfolio BTL

New build not appealing to landlords hit by inflation

A high inflationary environment is triggering significant change in the way that landlords interact...

Paragon appoints new regional sales manager

Paragon Bank has bolstered its buy-to-let mortgage sales team with the appointment of Roger...

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and EY produce broker tax guide

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and EY have worked together to produce an educational guide...

Keystone Property Finance overhauls criteria  

Keystone Property Finance has revamped its HMO offering and hiked its maximum loan to...

Molo Finance joins Brilliant Solutions’ panel

'Digital' buy-to-let lender, Molo Finance, has partnered with mortgage distributor, Brilliant Solutions. The arrangement will...

Mutual moves into holiday let market

The Buckinghamshire Building Society has entered the holiday let lending market. It said it is bringing its...

West One provides £2.9m buy-to-let loan

West One Loans has completed a £2.9m, complex buy-to-let loan with a landlord who...

Helping landlords invest in MUFBs

The specialist buy-to-let market is attracting new lenders, becoming more competitive and expanding its...

30% of landlords to minimise activity while inflation is high

Landlords are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of rising inflation on their portfolio...

Landbay builds dedicated portfolio team

Landbay has set up a portfolio underwriting team specifically to cater for professional landlords...

Landlords see opportunities from buying EPC ‘D’ properties

Research undertaken by Landbay has found that awareness of EPC changes is much higher...

Coventry for intermediaries unveils new mortgage products

Coventry for intermediaries has added new mortgage products across its owner-occupier, offset and buy-to-let...

Brokers struggle to place first-time landlord cases

Brokers are facing a number of challenges on a regular basis when placing buy-to-let...

Non-portfolio landlords less aware of EPC changes

New research by Landbay has found that buy-to-let portfolio landlords are more likely to...

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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...