The latest data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a 3.7% rise in private rents over the year to July 2026, pushing average rents to £1,393 per month. This increase outpaces the previous year’s 3.3% growth and contrasts with the slowdown in house price inflation. Hou
A recent move by a UK lender to introduce five-year fixed mortgage deals specifically targeting Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks signals a sharpening focus on higher-yielding landlord assets. These new products, including zero-fee and fixed-fee
A recent move by a lender to introduce five-year fixed-rate mortgages with zero or fixed fees specifically for HMOs and multi-unit freehold blocks signals a sharpening focus on higher-yielding landlord assets. This product adjustment responds to sustained investor appetite for in
Recent data from Zoopla highlights a clear shift in the UK housing market, with more than half of homes in England and Wales experiencing longer selling times this summer. Specifically, 180 out of 363 local authorities have seen average time on market increase, with eight areas n
Recent data from Zoopla reveals a growing divergence in the UK property market, with over half of homes in England and Wales now taking longer to sell compared to previous years. Specifically, 180 out of 363 local authorities are experiencing slower transaction times this summer.
Santander and Nottingham Building Society have joined the growing list of UK lenders trimming fixed mortgage rates across multiple loan-to-value (LTV) bands. Santander’s reductions cover a broad spectrum of residential and buy-to-let products, including 60%, 75%, 80%, and 85% LTV
Santander and Nottingham Building Society have joined the growing list of lenders reducing fixed mortgage rates across a broad range of loan-to-value bands. Santander’s cuts cover 60% to 85% LTV for one- to seven-year fixed terms on both residential and buy-to-let products. Notti
Recent data from Property118 reveals that buy-to-let investors are becoming more assertive in negotiations, with 14.1% of all home purchases in Great Britain during July attributed to landlords. This figure surpasses the year-to-date average of 12.4%, indicating a growing share o
Paragon Bank’s decision to reintroduce the option for buy-to-let (BTL) borrowers on tracker rates to switch to fixed rates without early repayment charges offers landlords greater flexibility in managing interest rate risk. This move responds to ongoing market volatility, allowin
Paragon Bank’s decision to reintroduce its tracker-to-fixed switch without early repayment charges offers buy-to-let landlords a valuable degree of flexibility. This move allows borrowers initially on tracker rates to lock in fixed rates mid-term without penalty, a feature that h
The latest data from Foundation, as reported in the Pegasus Insight Landlord Trends Q2 2026, highlights how regional factors are increasingly influencing landlord decisions across the UK. While the buy-to-let sector remains broadly resilient, landlords are adapting their approach
The latest data from Foundation’s collaboration with Pegasus Insight reveals that UK landlords are increasingly tailoring their investment approaches based on regional market conditions. While the buy-to-let sector remains broadly resilient in Q2 2026, the nuances between regions
