Mortgage lenders axe almost HALF of buy-to-let mortgage options

Mortgage lenders axe almost HALF of buy-to-let mortgage options amid ongoing coronavirus lockdown Mortgage lenders have slashed buy-to-let deals in the wake of the coronavirus  More than 1,300 buy-to-let mortgage deals have been axed since March This accounts for nearly half of all available deals, with 1,593 now left Learn more about how to help … Read more

Buy-to-let triple tax hit affects accidental landlords and mortgage interest

Landlords suffered a triple-whammy hit this week as three popular tax reliefs were axed or scaled back as the new tax year began.  Mortgage interest tax relief, capital gains tax exemptions for ‘accidental’ landlords – those who held onto homes they once lived in – and letting relief were all cut. The raid came as … Read more

How to keep a buy-to-let afloat AND help tenants during coronavirus

The coronavirus lockdown has caused severe financial strain for millions of people across Britain, prompting unprecedented financial aid packages from the Government for businesses and individuals alike.  While mortgage payment holidays of up to three months are being offered to both homeowners and landlords, who may struggle to keep up with repayments during the lockdown, … Read more

Ten tips for buy-to-let: Essential advice for property investment

Ten tips for buy-to-let: the essential advice for property investors Our buy-to-let guide explains the essentials of property investment Regularly update guide explains how to assess investments and make a profit Learn about the best locations to invest in property, buy-to-let mortgages, rental yields and what tax changes mean for landlords and investors  By Simon … Read more

Tenants get right to sue their landlord for unsafe housing conditions

Landlords will have to take responsibility for Britain’s ONE MILLION hazardous buy-to-let homes in crackdown on unsafe conditions New rules will mean tenants can sue landlords if their homes are unfit to live in Some 1m properties are currently considered having ‘category 1’ hazards  This means they present a ‘serious risk to a person’s health … Read more