Landlords and Tenants ‘Face Rising Costs From Mortgage Mayhem’
Buy-to-let mortgage rates hit highest levels in years with 1,300 fewer products available, raising concerns about rent increases and shrinking rental housing supply.
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Buy-to-let mortgage rates surge as Iran war causes 'absolute mayhem' in UK property market
Buy-to-let mortgage rates have surged to their highest levels in over a year as turmoil in the Middle East drives sharp increases in borrowing costs for UK landlords. The typical two-year fixed rate for landlords climbed from 4.66 per cent at the beginning of March to 5.29 per cent by March 26, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, marking the steepest level since February 2025.Five-year fixed deals have also risen significantly, increasing from…
Landlords and tenants ‘face rising costs from mortgage mayhem’
The overall buy-to-let product choice has fallen by about 1,300 deals since the start of March.
NRLA calls on govt to tackle growing costs in the rental market
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says ministers need to act to tackle growing costs in the rental market as buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage hikes risk further increasing rents. NRLA warned that most landlords simply cannot absorb growing costs without passing them on through higher rents.…The post NRLA calls on govt to tackle growing costs in the rental market appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
BTL mortgage costs at highest for two years, Moneyfacts finds
The cost of borrowing has risen significantly for landlords, as average mortgage rates surged since the start of the month, a financial comparison firm found. The post BTL mortgage costs at highest for two years, Moneyfacts finds appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
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