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We all agree that we need to upgrade the UK’s housing stock to meet net zero, but we can’t shy away from the consequences of proposed changes for the private rented sector.

Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, reflects on the latest mortgage industry data and reveals why now is the time for brokers to be talking to their clients about remortgaging.

With the Government expected to announce new rules regarding the energy performance of rented homes, we outline how Energy Performance Certificates impact landlords and the private rented sector.

The regulatory and legislative landscape for buy-to-let landlords looks set to see significant changes in 2022 that could impact the way the private rented sector (PRS) operates.

Tax policy will have a greater impact on the London lettings market than Omicron, the latest coronavirus strain causing concern.

As we begin a new year, we look back at the extraordinary year that was 2021 and reflect on how the industry managed a level of demand not seen since before the global financial crisis.

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. 

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