There is definitely something about this time of year that makes you want to start planning and setting some big goals, so it’s great that you’re embracing that new year energy! Our at the time COO Naveen Jaspal has shared on TikTok that she waited too long to invest in her next property (8 years!) …
There have been impassioned pleas for landlords to open their hearts and their portfolios to asylum seekers, but research has shown that over 75% of mortgage lenders are slamming the doors. The Mirror newspaper has conducted an investigation and claims that 55 out of 75 mortgage lenders have conditions built into their small print which …
If you asked the general public who landlords are, no doubt you’d hear a lot of the old cliches. The assumption is that landlords tend to be older, male – and usually rolling in dough. But these days, it’s just not true! We broke down the Bank of England base rate and showed why we …
Thinking of becoming a landlord but aren’t sure where to start? Our buy-to-let starter’s kit helps you with everything there is to know about investing in bricks and mortar. The UK rental market continues to go from strength to strength, with a quarter of all homes expected to be in the private rental sector by …
Switching from a residential mortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage typically happens when you decide to rent out the home you previously lived in. A buy-to-let mortgage is a mortgage you get when you want to rent out a property to tenants in order to gain an extra bit of income. Whether you’re thinking of getting …
If you’re planning on renting out the property you intend to buy, then a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage is what you need. So that you have a clearer idea of what a BTL entails, we have put together this guide to help feel prepared for your application process. What documents do I need when applying for …
Which cities offer the best buy-to-let opportunities in 2021? There is no doubt that 2020 has been, to say the least, a tumultuous year for the property market in the UK and even more so in London. The uncertainty and doubt in the market’s future performance fuelled by the global pandemic brought fears of a …
As a landlord that has most probably decided to enter the buy-to-let property market, your priority is to determine whether your investment will be sound and worthwhile, in addition to having a clear understanding of what your return on investment will be. A very useful reference point in understanding and navigating the buy-to-let property market …
Whilst buy-to-let mortgages are similar to residential mortgages, it’s important to know what to expect when making an application to a lender. You’ll need a buy-to-let mortgage if you want to buy a home with the intention of renting it out. And to make yourself appear uber-attractive to a potential lender, we’ve put these six …
Whether you’ve got 10 properties to your name or just have the one rental property, you will need a buy-to-let mortgage if you don’t own the property outright. Buy-to-let mortgages are a lot like residential mortgages, with a few important distinctions. The first difference is that you need a bigger deposit, and the second is …
