Latest buy-to-let and specialist finance news

• Four in 10 mortgaged landlords plan to refinance within a year 30 October 2026

  Upcoming maturities keep remortgage market busy

• EPC 2030: Why today's five-year fixes demand a conversation now 30 October 2026

  The deadline for EPC compliance may be 2030, but this is closer than many landlords realise

• Suffolk Building Society launches 85% LTV BTL mortgage range 30 October 2026

  New products available for UK and expat landlords

• Landlords unlikely to exit despite rental income tax increase, says Molo distribution director 29 October 2026

  Investors re-evaluate long-term property strategies

• West One launches BTL mortgages in Northern Ireland 29 October 2026

  Portfolio landlords set to benefit from expansion

• One in four landlords now more selective on tenants 29 October 2026

  Survey reveals RRA is top reason for landlords leaving the sector

• Autumn Budget 2026: The key points 28 October 2026

  Landlords to face higher property income tax rates

• Autumn Budget 2026 28 October 2026

  Key announcements from chancellor John Healey's first Budget, along with insights from specialist finance professionals on the impact on BTL finance

• Most landlords fear Budget tax changes 28 October 2026

  Around 80% of landlords are concerned about new tax measures affecting the PRS

• Rely unveils new 85% LTV products 28 October 2026

  New range includes EPC-based pricing

• Chetwood Bank picked for FCA and PRA Scale Up initiative 27 October 2026

  Challenger bank will benefit from tailored regulatory support

• Propertymark calls for ‘comprehensive’ tax review in Budget 27 October 2026

  Group demanding greater support for property sector

• Suffolk introduces top-slicing on expat BTL products 27 October 2026

  New update is available on two-year UK BTL offering

• Landbay appoints national account manager 26 October 2026

  New starter joins from Saffron for Intermediaries

• Foundation enhances BTL proposition with criteria changes and rate cuts 23 October 2026

  Criteria enhancements expand landlord borrowing options

• Mortgage platform update streamlines BTL sourcing and compliance 22 October 2026

  Brokers can now assess entire portfolios in one place

• Saffron restores 75% LTV ltd co offering 22 October 2026

  Five-year fix available at 6.27%

• Arrest made as HMO vandalism spree continues 22 October 2026

  Since 5th October, 46 properties have been targeted across Manchester

• New housing protections for domestic abuse survivors 21 October 2026

  Measure forms part of Social Housing Bill

• Accord to trim BTL rates by up to 69bps 21 October 2026

  Reductions start from 6bps