From spikes in inflation, the turbulent political landscape, legislation changes… It’s been a tricky time for landlords. There’s been plenty of change in the property market over the past few months. However, despite the upheaval, with a glut of landlords leaving the market, things have looked pretty positive for the remaining landlords (although not so …
With some landlords selling up, is now the time to snap up a bargain? With the current cost-of-living crisis dominating the news (and our bank balances) it seems like bargains are hard to come by at the moment. However, according to some recent research by Hamptons, if you’re in the market for a new property, …
Could holiday lets secure you a bigger return than a traditional rental? The past few years have been a voyage of discovery for many of us. With finances taking a hammering and every new month bringing untold joys, it is no surprise really that many landlords (as many as one in ten if reports are …
Refinancing in the current economic climate Managing mortgages is never fun, is it? When you’re facing refinancing, even less so. With interest rates bouncing around all over the place, it is a worrying time for everyone, and no one more so than for landlords. To try and clarify exactly what is happening with the money …
Is landlord lending turning a corner? The cost-of-living crisis has brought everything financial into sharp focus, and landlord lending is no exception. However, could it be turning a positive corner? The experts certainly seem to be hopeful. Increased number of Buy-to-Let Loans Money comparison experts have said this week that the increased number of buy-to-let …
The perfect storm: Can landlords withstand the mortgage mess? The UK is in economic turmoil, and the property industry is being hit hard. Interest rates and energy bills are up. And understandably, a lot of landlords are getting flashbacks to 2008’s financial crisis and wondering if they can weather this latest storm too. There is …
Today’s blog is by Stephen Smith, a non-executive director and consultant in financial services, with 40 years experience in the mortgage industry. He joined us on Friday 4th November for a deep dive into the current economic turmoil, so be sure to watch the replay! Are buyers in a worse position now than in the …
The Rate Honourable Rishi: Lenders loosen up in response to the new PM But just a few days after Rishi Sunak took the reins as the new Prime Minister, there was talk of a confidence-boosting ‘Rishi Effect’ on the financial sector, including some lenders dropping their rates. Liz Truss might have left 10 Downing Street, …
What is happening in the mortgage industry at the moment and why are landlords so worried? Due to the ongoing instability of the financial markets, the mortgage industry continues to experience unprecedented levels of uncertainty with interest rates still rising and many rates and products being pulled. Not knowing how much your monthly mortgage payments …
Join Mashroom on Friday 4th November at 3pm to find out how your property portfolio can survive the financial crisis. Interest rates and energy bills are up and it’s hitting the property industry hard. According to the Telegraph, nearly two thirds of landlords will be coming to the end of their fixed-rate deals between now …
