Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, reflects on another remarkable year in the buy-to-let mortgage market, what we learned and what we can expect in 2022.

Whilst the buy-to-let sector saw a busy year in 2021, supply issues may be quietly fermenting in the background. Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, shares his thoughts.

Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, explains why it is important for policymakers to consider the implications of property tax on the attempts to address the UK’s housing shortage.

Regional buy-to-let lending has moved significantly as a result of changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax. We examine which regions have thrived and how landlords in each region are responding. 

Economists have warned of the risk of the UK entering a period of ‘stagflation’ for some time. We take a look at how this might affect professional buy-to-let landlords.

Our latest Private Rented Sector (PRS) Trends report reveals tenant demand and low levels of rent arrears appear to be some of the key factors continuing to drive landlord optimism.

Join us as we delve into the history of the private rented sector and reveal how social, economic and political changes paved the way for the introduction of the buy-to-let mortgage.

Buy-to-let is a divisive subject with many views and opinions. One undeniable fact, however, is that it has helped drive improvements in the standards of private rented sector property.

As buy-to-let marks its 25th anniversary, we take a look at the impact of this innovative financial product and celebrate the positive elements it has delivered to the country.

Strong market activity is expected to continue with evidence suggesting the desire to buy remains undiminished. Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, shares his thoughts.