It’s a strange conundrum. While it might seem logical to try to get more landlords competing to drive down renting costs, it seems like the new government is happy to make things more difficult for landlords
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Buy-to-let mortgage rates continue to improve for landlords
Although the Bank of England has held its base rate steady, lenders are getting ahead of the competition leading to falling buy-to-let mortgage rates.
Read MoreHow buy-to-let landlords selling up can recoup capital gains tax AND boost their pension in one move
With the Autumn Budget looming large in the minds of landlords, some have decided to sell up in order to avoid higher costs now and a possible capital gains tax raid in future.
Read MoreMortgage AND rent paid by almost half of first time buyers
Some 45% of first time buyers have to pay both rent and mortgage payments at the same time because they cannot align the end of their rental contract with the purchase of their new home.
Read MoreHouse prices rise at fastest pace for more than two years
House prices rose at the fastest pace in more than two years, according to the latest figures from Nationwide.
The average home has increased in value by 3.2 per cent over the past 12 months after a 0.7 per cent rise in the month of September.
Read MoreThreat of unemployment —will I be rejected for a new mortgage?
Paying the mortgage is one of the primary concerns for homeowners when the threat of job loss looms. But how could potential unemployment impact a remortgage? David Jackson explains…
Read MoreMortgage approvals for house purchase jump to two-year high in August
The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers jumped to a two-year high in August, according to Bank of England figures.
Read MoreDo mortgage brokers think it is a good time to lock in a fixed-rate deal?
Fixed-rate mortgage deals have gotten cheaper in recent weeks – but will this trend continue following the Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate at 5%? We’ve spoken to five mortgage brokers to see what they think is next for mortgage rates.
Read MoreMortgages at six times’ income for first-time buyers
Mortgage lenders’ attempts to lure in first-time buyers have stepped up with the UK’s biggest building society allowing some to borrow more.
The Nationwide said that from Tuesday, new borrowers could request a mortgage up to six times their income with a 5% deposit.
Read MoreGeneration Rent back on warpath demanding Labour rent controls
The leader of tenant activist group Generation Rent has renewed calls for the Labour government to introduce rent controls.
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