The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has begun the second year of its buy-to-let adviser accreditation scheme, delivered in partnership with Chetwood Bank.

The scheme is open to advisers within the network who specialise in buy-to-let and meet a defined set of criteria.

Accredited advisers are those who hold competent adviser status with the network for both mortgages and protection, and who commit to working closely with The Right Mortgage in the buy-to-let sector.

To achieve accreditation, advisers must meet a quality threshold set by the network, including a file grading score of more than 80%. More than 30 advisers are currently accredited and operating in this area.

The programme is sponsored by specialist buy-to-let lender Chetwood Bank and is delivered in conjunction with Roger Morris, group distribution director at the bank.

It follows a workshop-based format, concluding with a face-to-face event recognising advisers who have met the accreditation standards.

JANUARY WORKSHOPS

The workshops, which are taking place throughout January, cover a range of buy-to-let topics including an overview of the market, ownership structures, houses in multiple occupation and multi-unit freehold blocks.

Sessions also address practical areas such as objection handling, landlord insurance and other core elements of buy-to-let advice.

A full list of advisers who have been awarded accreditation is available on The Right Mortgage adviser site.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND ADVISER SUPPORT

Victoria Clark (pictured), head of lending at The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, said: “This is the second year of our buy-to-let adviser accreditation scheme, following a very strong first year that showed just how much value advisers – and their landlord clients – place on clear standards and focused support in this area.

“This sector is hugely important for TRM and our adviser firms – last year over 20% of all business placed was for buy-to-let, up from just over 13% in 2024.

“We know the provision of buy-to-let advice requires care, consistency and detailed knowledge, and this scheme is about continuing to back advisers with the structure and confidence they need to deliver good outcomes for landlord borrowers.

“We are very pleased to be partnered again with Chetwood and for advisers to be working with Roger and his team to meet, and sustain, the very highest advice standards within the buy-to-let sector.”

ONGOING TRAINING IN A CHANGING MARKET

Roger Morris, group distribution director at Chetwood Bank, added: “Buy-to-let remains a vital part of the mortgage market, and is clearly an important sector for The Right Mortgage and its advisory member firms.

“It is also an area which is subject to constant change and which requires ongoing and up-to-date knowledge and training.

“This scheme is therefore vital and allows us to work closely with buy-to-let advisers, share experience from across the sector and focus on everyday challenges, from ownership structures to HMOs.

“By doing so we can help advisers give clear, well-informed advice to landlords, and to make the most of a growing income-generating opportunity for firms.”