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Buy to Let Event 2026: Navigating Product Changes

Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities in the buy to let market at the 2026 Buy to Let Event.

9 May 2026

3 min read

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Landlords See 12% Premium for Energy-Efficient Homes

Landlords are paying a 12% premium for energy-efficient homes, reflecting a shift in the UK property market.

9 May 2026

2 min read

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Melton BS Launches Limited Company BTL Mortgages

Melton Building Society enters the limited company BTL market, offering competitive products for portfolio landlords.

9 May 2026

3 min read

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Buy-to-Let and Second Homes Boost Stamp Duty Revenue

Buy-to-let and second-home transactions are now the majority of stamp duty receipts in many English local authorities.

8 May 2026

2 min read

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Foundation Expands BTL Offering with New Products and Lower Rates in 2026

Foundation has expanded its BTL offering with new products and lower rates. This includes a green standard HMO product, five-year fixes for MUFBs and holiday lets, and a two-year fix for expat borrowers.

8 May 2026

3 min read

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Landlords Remain Profitable Despite Concerns Over Renters’ Rights Act, 2026

Despite concerns over the new Renters’ Rights Act, most landlords in the UK remain profitable with increased yields of 6.5% as of May 2026.

7 May 2026

3 min read

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UK Buy-to-let Market Shifts: 254,000 Former Rented Homes Listed for Sale in 2026

The UK buy-to-let market sees a 28% increase in former rental properties listed for sale over the past year, impacting landlords and first-time buyers.

7 May 2026

4 min read

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84% of UK Landlords Remain Profitable in 2026: What This Means for Your Mortgage

84% of UK landlords are still profitable in 2026, with average rental yields at 6.5%. However, 42% are considering selling at least one property within the next year.

7 May 2026

4 min read

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84% of UK Landlords Profitable in 2026: What This Means for Your Mortgage

84% of UK landlords are currently profitable, with rental yields averaging 6.5%. However, 42% are considering selling at least one property in the next year.

6 May 2026

3 min read

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Buy-to-Let and Second Homes Drive Stamp Duty Receipts in 2026

Second home and buy-to-let transactions now make up the majority of stamp duty receipts in over half of English local authorities, a 164% increase from 2016/17.

6 May 2026

3 min read

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Understanding the Impact of the Renters’ Rights Act on UK Landlords in 2026

The first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act is in effect, causing concern among 80% of landlords. This new legislation is expected to significantly impact the UK s rental market.

5 May 2026

4 min read

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700 Ex-Rental Homes Listed Daily: Impact on UK Mortgage Market in 2026

Around 700 ex-rental homes are listed for sale daily in the UK, according to Savills. This trend could impact property prices and mortgage rates, affecting both homeowners and landlords.

5 May 2026

3 min read

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