Buy to let investors enjoy lowest ever mortgage rates.
A buy to let mortgage is becoming cheaper than ever to take out. The fixed rate options over a longer term are seeing increasingly low mortgage rates, and would-be landlords are seeking to reap the rewards.
As you may already be aware, the Bank of England Base Rate was cut again in August to 0.25%. The cut is being reflected in the costs of taking out a buy to let mortgage. As these costs are being forced down, and returns on savings are not as great as they used to be, more investors are considering property as a potentially lucrative way of boosting their income.
However, before jumping in with both feet, first-time landlords should bear in mind that there are other costs to factor in apart from their initial outlay. Two of these that could have the biggest impact are:
- The stamp duty surcharge that came into effect last April.
- The changes to tax relief that are being introduced next year.
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Please note, while we are regulated to offer independent mortgage advice we are not regulated to offer general financial advice. To discuss the suitability of a property as an investment, you will need to speak to an independent financial adviser.
Please be aware that:
Buy to let mortgage applications from:
- applicants whose intention is to benefit from house price growth
- applicants whose intention is to benefit from rental income
- applicants who are letting to buy
will be treated as normal buy to let and not as a consumer buy to let. Additionally, their subsequent remortgage applications will also be treated in the same manner.