More high street lenders have cut mortgage rates this week as data showed average fixed-rate prices have fallen by their biggest margins nearly six months.
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Landlord cash buyers remain active in the buy-to-let sector
With rental yields hitting a 13-year high for UK buy-to-let, the sector continues to secure strong returns for landlords. In particular, those with lower levels of borrowing will have felt the gains to a greater extent as average mortgage rates remain higher than pre-2022.
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A Green Party MP has expressed surprise that landlords will pass on costs of meeting new standards to their tenants.
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The government has announced a ban on new leasehold flats. But how does this affect buy-to-let landlords?
Read MoreWill a new landlord database address issues with HMO licences?
The Renters’ Rights Bill promises a landlord database to help those in the sector be more compliant, but it won’t help landlords that have already born the brunt of fines, writes Nigel Lewis.
Read MoreLandlords keen on property investment despite stamp duty hike – Landbay
Landlords are showing resilience in the face of recent stamp duty increases on additional investment homes, according to Landbay.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers paying extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage
First-time buyers in the UK are facing paying an extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage with increased mortgage payments, which now average £940 per month compared to £590 five years ago, according to latest Rightmove research.
Read MoreBuying cheaper than renting despite tough mortgage stress tests
Zoopla says first-time buyer mortgage payments (an average £1,038 per month) are 20% lower than average rents (£1,248 per month) across Britain.
Read MoreFirst-time buyer? Get £5,000 cashback on your mortgage with this easy tip
From sky-high property prices to chipping away at the deposit fund, getting on the housing ladder in the UK as a first-time buyer is no mean feat.
Read MoreThe BIG mistakes people make when applying for a mortgage, according to experts
Gifted funds, signs of gambling or changing jobs can all hurt an application
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