Help to Buy Mortgage

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Help to Buy Mortgage | As Sir Winston Churchill once said during a pivotal wartime moment, “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” That sentiment also resonates with the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme, which, after enabling over […]

Industry Insight Episode 03

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Industry Insight Episode 03 | Holiday Let Opportunities in 2020: Insights from Harpenden Building Society.  In 2020, Harpenden Building Society explored key market trends. These were part of the Industry Insight series for mortgage advisers and property investors. Topics included: Multigenerational living trends Mortgage industry challenges The latest: Annexes used as holiday lets UK Holidays […]

Houses in Multiple Occupation

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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) | Houses in Multiple Occupation offer strong rental income and rising tenant demand across the UK. HMOs allow landlords to earn higher yields because several tenants share one property. This guide explains HMO rules, licensing, mortgages, risks, and investment steps. HMOs require careful planning and compliance. This guide will help you […]

Buy-to-let Landlords

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Buy-to-let Landlords | As mature products evolve, a crucial question arises: what are the potential implications for future profitability? Will this forthcoming wave of rate adjustments deter some smaller landlords from expanding their property portfolios?  This uncertainty about the future financial landscape prompts us to delve deeper into the dynamics of the property market. We […]

Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 03

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Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 03 | In the previous instalment of Buy-to-Let Watch, we explored key market insights for brokers and highlighted why landlords benefit from choosing their lender with care. In this episode, we turn our attention to the growing wave of innovation reshaping the UK buy-to-let landscape. Lenders and financial institutions are adopting smarter […]

Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 04

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Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 04 | Previously on Buy to Let Watch, we explored how lenders were driving innovation across the market. In this episode, we revisit the theme with an updated look at Buy to Let Watch Episode 04, highlighting the latest improvements shaping the buy-to-let mortgage landscape. The buy-to-let sector continues to evolve, with lenders […]

Limited Company Mortgage

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Limited Company Mortgage | Liz Syms, CEO of Connect for Intermediaries, highlights the importance of understanding deposits for Limited Company Mortgage completions. With the ever-changing buy-to-let landscape, advisers must dedicate significant time to understanding frequent changes. This allows them to provide clients with accurate and reliable advice. One key shift in the market is the […]

Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 02

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Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 02 | In the previous episode, we discussed the idea of “Market Trends for Brokers” and how sentiment can shape landlord decision-making. In this instalment, the focus shifts to choosing lenders wisely and understanding the funding routes available to portfolio landlords. Many professional landlords are committed to expanding their property holdings, yet […]

Buy-to-Let Watch Episode 01

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The buy-to-let market continues to evolve rapidly, and keeping track of lender movements and rate changes has never been more important for brokers. Buy to Let Watch – Episode 01 gives you a clear, concise round-up of the latest updates so you can support your landlord clients with confidence. Whether you advise on standard buy-to-let, […]

Buy-to-let Market

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In our earlier feature, we explored broker strategies through an insightful Buy-to-Let Interview with Liz Syms titled “Business Plan for Clients Produced by Brokers.” As we move into 2018, brokers must prepare for a shifting buy-to-let market, where regulatory pressure and policy change continue to shape the landscape for landlords. Following a turbulent 2017 marked […]