With increases to stamp duty and the new mortgage tax relief regime introduced for residential buy-to-let landlords, there is speculation that some investors are looking at commercial property in addition to, or rather than, residential property as a potential investment. Since commercial investment is not subject to the recent changes in taxation, is the market […]
Archives for August 2017
Lowest ever rates on BTLs for Shawbrook customers
Shawbrook Bank have their lowest ever rates for existing customers, which includes a 0.25% loyalty discount. They also now offer, 3,4,5 7 & 10 year fixed rate on all their buy to let products. If you have an existing Shawbrook Bank buy to let loan and are looking to raise additional funds you can re-mortgage […]
The Kent Reliance Buy-to-Let Britain Report
Kent Reliance has produced the sixth edition of its half-yearly buy-to-let report aimed at intermediaries. A detailed analysis of the key trends in the private rented sector and the buy-to-let mortgage market, it gives both an overview of the current market and a consideration of the outlook for the sector. Click here to read the full report. […]
Aldermore guide to the new Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) underwriting standards for portfolio landlords
From 30th September 2017, all lenders will need to apply a specialist underwriting approach for portfolio landlord applications when the new Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) underwriting standards come into force. Aldermore, one of our panel of lenders, has created a short guide for landlords on the changes across the market, so that they know what […]
