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If you are a landlord with a buy to let property or properties, or are looking to get into this sector, you need as much information as possible about buy-to-let mortgages, and how to let a property successfully.

There are attractive yields to be had investing in property via a buy to let mortgage. Indeed, the buy-to-let mortgage sector is by far the fastest growing part of the UK mortgage market.

But it is essential that you do your research in order to identify the right buy to let mortgage for your needs, and make a success of your investment.

Use our mortgage calculators to work out how much you can afford to borrow on a buy to let mortgage, and how much rent you should charge.

Remember, most buy to let mortgage deals are only available via mortgage advisers. Just click here and an independent, fee-free mortgage adviser will contact you to discuss your needs.

 

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Bank of Ireland 'breaching regulations' with rate rise - landlords

The lawyer leading a class action against the Bank of Ireland has urged the regulators to do their job and protect borrowers from the 'unfair' Standard Variable Rate rise.

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TMW opens up BTL range to first-time landlords

The Mortgage Works is targeting first-time landlords by opening up its range of buy-to-let deals.

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Landlord refuses to let property to lesbian couple

An Isle of Man landlord has refused to rent his property to two tenants because of their sexual orientation.

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Coventry Building Society cuts interest rates

Coventry Building Society has announced a number of rate changes to its deals offered via advisers.

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Buy-to-let investors see biggest yields in Wales

Landlords with properties in Wales are seeing the best returns on their investment, according to the Countrywide lettings index.

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Buy-to-let rates fell in Q1

The average rate charged on a buy-to-let mortgage, with fees factored in, decreased by 0.33% in the first three months of 2013.

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Cannabis farm fire costs 'naive' landlord thousands

A landlord faces up to £60,000 of repairs after a tenant’s secret cannabis farm went up in flames.

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Spanish property 'needs to fall another 10%'

Spain's collapsing residential property market is still overvalued, banking experts have warned.

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Landlords get green light for Bank of Ireland class action

Fifty landlords planning a class action against the Bank of Ireland have been given the go ahead to challenge it before the May rate rise.

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FLS will drive on buy-to-let lending and housing market - economist

Buy-to-let landlords and the housing market could reap the benefits of the Funding for Lending extension, Berenberg Bank’s chief UK economist has suggested.

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Prime London property prices up 12.8%

The average value of a home in a ‘Prime’ area of London has risen by almost 13% in the last 12 months, according to estate agent Marsh & Parsons’ London Property Monitor. .

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John Charcol sees 40% Let to Buy rise

Mortgage adviser firm John Charcol has reported the proportion of clients using Let to Buy rose by 40% last year.

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Landlord optimism hits three-year high

Three in 10 buy-to-let landlords feel optimistic about the outlook for their property investments, according to the latest survey conducted by specialist lender Paragon Mortgages.

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'Unsophisticated' foreign buyers being misled into new build

A“feeding frenzy” of poorly advised overseas property buyers is leading to a glut of new-build properties, London Central Portfolio has warned.

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French mortgage rates hit record low

Fierce competition among French banks has pushed mortgage rates to an all-time low, with 20-year fixed deals available from 3.35% and trackers even lower.

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