Types of landlord may have changed under the onslaught of taxation and regulation, but the sector is very much alive.
The sector is very much alive – mortgage chief claims
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Landlords offered better mortgage deals for going green
Can this be the catalyst for more energy efficient rental homes? Lender Paragon Bank has launched a range of lower-deposit mortgages for landlords whose properties are more energy efficient Green products are coming to the market as landlords rush to upgrade their...
Guide to BTL remortgaging in 2021: The impact of coronavirus
Mortgage Introducer have published an article on re-mortgaging after Coronavirus. It can be seen here.
More mortgage options for first-time landlords
YourMortgage is reporting that there is a greater choice in mortgages:- If you have ambitions to become a landlord, you now have a greater choice of mortgages available to you The proportion of buy-to-let mortgages catering for first-time landlords has...
60% of landlords expand portfolio in race for stamp duty savings
Some 60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolio since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July 2020, according to research from Direct Line for Business. The report shows landlords have been strategic with their purchases; 43%...
Mortgage Company warns – Landlords: Don’t make these rookie mistakes
Becoming a buy-to-let landlord can be profitable but it’s not easy, according to Arbuthnot Latham. The private and commercial bank has published some simple steps to help landlords avoid mistakes, and save time, stress, and ultimately money. It said the best approach...
One in eight sellers will pull out if they miss stamp duty holiday
Some 12 per cent of buyers will pull out of their transaction if it does not complete in time for their stamp duty exemption. That’s the finding of a survey by Knight Frank, which asked 500 current purchasers their intentions. To the question: Would you pull out of a...
Mortgage broker asks for overhaul of government’s Green Homes Grant
Property Master chief executive Angus Stewart has called on the Chancellor to offer landlords more support by revamping its Green Homes Grant scheme. The grant offers funding of up to £5,000 per property, though applying for the grant is difficult and locating an...
Stamp duty break prompts surge in multi-property landlord deals
Some 60 per cent of multi-property landlords have expanded their portfolio since the introduction of the Stamp Duty Holiday last summer according to new research. This includes commercial property landlords as well as residential ones, with both categories looking...
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