If you’re looking into applying for a mortgage, then you’ve most likely come across the term “buy-to-let”. So we thought it might be a good idea to provide a handy guide that looks at buy-to-let options, and how they differ from residential mortgages. What’s the difference between buy-to-let and residential mortgages? The main difference between …
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 deposit do I need for a buy-to-let …
So you have found your forever home. It’s got those bi-fold doors opening up to a Juliet balcony and a sizeable amount of outside space? Good times. There’s a catch, though. You haven’t sold your current house and need to find a buyer before getting the keys to your dream pad. Bad times. All is …
So you have found your forever home. It’s got those bi-fold doors opening up to a Juliet balcony and a sizeable amount of outside space that make it a a great deal . Good times. There’s a catch, though. You haven’t sold your current house and need to find a buyer before getting the keys …
Everyone loves a good old celebrity gossip story, flicking through the pages of the newspaper to see who did what with who – and where. Perhaps more interestingly, however (at least when it comes to landlords), is the news that many celebs love themselves a buy-to-let portfolio. Recent news revealed how Ed Sheeran invested a …
With the release of this year’s A-Level results, our annual University property index has looked at the top 50 universities in the UK as ranked by the Guardian and which provide the most affordable options for those looking to get on the student buy-to-let ladder (with the inclusion of the additional stamp duty cost for …
Brexit has seen more twists than an Alfred Hitchcock movie, and we’re still left wondering whodunit. After the latest extension, the question of when – or if – the UK will part ways with its European neighbours is one that is set to ramble on. While everyone might be getting a bit sick of the …
Tax changes, stamp duty increases, Brexit — it’s safe to say that news around buy to let is all doom and gloom at the moment. Many of the property columns are reserved for warning investors off the buy-to-let market, while current landlords are advised to sell up while they can. It all sounds pretty bleak, …
