We’re at a crossroads in the UK rental sector. Economic pressures are building, regulatory reform is accelerating, and traditional ways of managing tenancy risk are quickly becoming outdated.
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Council officers go door-to-door to catch unlicensed landlords
Council officers patrolled the streets of north London son over the weekend to identify and take action against unlicensed landlords.
Read MoreBTL mortgage brokers ‘overwhelmingly’ recommend fixed-rates
Buy-to-let mortgage brokers are “overwhelmingly” recommending fixed-rate mortgages to landlords, with 5-year fixed products emerging as the top choice, research from Landbay has revealed.
Read MoreBTL lenders increase loan sizes and cut rates
More buy to let lenders are rolling out changes to their BTL and commercial mortgage offerings, increasing loan sizes, reducing rates and introducing tailored products.
Read MoreTop UK cities for landlords in 2026 revealed – and London doesn’t make the list
Buy-to-let lending is projected to reach £42 billion in 2026, marking an 11% rise on 2025 figures.
Read MoreRetirees continually turned away by high street lenders, Family BS reveals
Older borrowers with secure incomes are being refused the mortgages they want and can afford by the big six lenders, according to a mystery shopper survey conducted on behalf of the Family Building Society.
Read MoreBarclays brings in new £30,750 rule with thousands of customers affected
It has reduced its ‘stress rates’ – the hypothetical higher rates which customers’ finances are scrutinised against.
Read MoreMoving home in Autumn – is it worth remortgaging?
We hear from a reader who’s current mortgage ends several months before their moving date. Is there a solution? Darren Polson offers a helping hand.
Read MoreTwo mortgage lenders increase prices as Barclays makes gloomy interest rate forecast
Higher inflation could mean Bank of England cuts interest rates more slowly.
Read MoreLandlord platform reveals UK’s first AI investing suite
A property management and financing platform has revealed a service that is claimed to be the first in the UK to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to helps investors and landlords choose properties to buy and rent out.
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