Consumer Duty | Buy to Let Reveals Gap in Lending Education
Consumer Duty The question of whether buy-to-let mortgages are regulated has long been debated. Recently, Liz Syms, CEO of Connect for Intermediaries, addressed this matter while contributing to the buy-to-let section of the new Certificate Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP). This qualification was developed by collaborating with the Financial Intermediary and Broker Association […]
Buy-to-let watch episode 9 | Tales of When BTL Gets Tricky
Buy-to-let watch episode 9 In the latest instalment of our Buy-to-Let Watch series, “Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 9 | The Extraordinary Tale of When BTL Gets Tricky,” we aim to provide our readers with the role specialised lenders play, following the previous episode, “Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 8 | Why Lenders Are Jubilant In Their Efforts.” […]
Buy to Let Affordability | BTL Challenges and Opportunities
Buy to let affordability Buy-to-let Affordability faces a significant test as the entire mortgage market grapples with the impact of rising interest rates. This challenge is further compounded by market volatility, and even the buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage sector has not been immune. Specialist lenders have been particularly affected in this sector due to the […]
Buy-to-let watch episode 08 | Lenders Okay With Their Efforts
In the latest instalment of our Buy-to-Let Watch series, “Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 8 | Why Lenders Are Jubilant In Their Efforts,” we aim to provide our readers with fresh insights following the previous episode, “Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 7 | Bridge-to-let Fills The Gap.” Let’s start this episode, “Buy-to-let watch episode 8.” The buy-to-let (BTL) sector is grappling […]
Limited Companies | Eco-Friendly Property Upgrades for BTLs
Limited Companies: Strategic Insights for UK Landlords In case you missed our previous discussions, explore these key topics:Top-Slicing and Let-to-Buy andGreen Talk. Both offer essential insights for landlords navigating the evolving buy-to-let market. Tax-efficient strategies remain vital for landlords managing multiple properties. The UK buy-to-let market increasingly rewards those adopting strategic and eco-conscious approaches. […]
EPC Rating | Introducing BTL Landlords to Important Changes
Many advisers know the ‘Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill’ is currently being passed by parliament. This Bill aims to increase the minimum energy performance of buildings. It states that all domestic properties must have an EPC rating of at least C by 2035. The bill states that these measures will be implemented in a […]
Top-slicing and Let-to-Buys | Explore Untapped Opportunities
Retention, top-slicing, let-to-buy, and innovative construction are crucial areas for brokers to address gaps. Mortgage Solutions’ recent video discussed these topics, highlighting the evolving buy-to-let market. Participants emphasised that lenders must adopt progressive strategies to meet the real estate sector’s dynamic demands. They explored novel avenues to keep up with the changing landscape. The discourse highlighted […]
Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 7 | Bridge-to-let Fills The Gap
In our previous Buy-to-Let Watch series, entitled “Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 6 | Why Investor Strategy is Important,” we aim to provide our readers with additional insights to contemplate, focusing on today’s title Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 7 | Bridge-to-let Fills The Gap”. In 2025, leasing a property to a new tenant will be restricted unless the […]
Limited Company Buy-to-Let | What Progress are Being Made?
Limited company buy-to-let The 2017 PRA and tax changes reshaped the UK’s Buy-to-Let market, creating a lasting impact. These reforms aimed to professionalise the market, shifting it away from retirees using property for retirement income. Instead, the focus moved towards professional landlords investing strategically in property portfolios. As a result, forming limited companies became […]
Buy-to-let investors | The Evolving Landscape of BTL
Understanding the Profound Changing Face of Buy-to-Let | 2021 Shawbrook Bank’s Gavin Seaholme looks at the impact of the COVID pandemic on buy-to-let investors and tenants. The learning objectives for this article are to: To be able to identify the value and size of the PRS market To be able to explain how landlords […]
