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The EU Directive on Buy to Let Mortgages was quite big news last week. A quick round up of the reaction to the news follows, but first a bit of background: What is the EU Directive on Buy to Let Mortgages The European Union has been considering a set of new rules governing the supply of consumer …
In 1952 around half the population were renting their homes. Compare that to 2011 when 20 percent are living as tenants and you get a sense of how much the housing stock has changed over 60 years and why housing costs matter to people who pay private rent. As we’re talking percentages its worth giving …
According to figures just released the number of Buy to Let mortgages being approved has increased.
The Second Reading of the Energy Bill was delivered on 10 May, and it contains some interesting bits for landlords, and yes, even small landlords. The Energy Bill is intended to be a change in the provision of energy efficiency measures to homes, and to encourage improvements to enable low carbon energy supplies. In the …
Paragon have announced that they are entering the buy-to-let lending market again. It seems that the new range of buy-to-let products will be targeted at professional landlord investors. Paragon will apparently commence lending with immediate effect through a panel of brokers and will widen distribution over time. Paragon says it will also accept direct business. …
85% Buy to Let Mortgages are back! A new BTL mortgage has been released which is apparently taking the market by storm. This product is ideal for investors buying property below market value as the lender will consider loans of 70% of the open market value to 85% of the purchase price! For Example: Purchase …