Buy to let Mortgage Resources

This is Money Buy to Let Tips

The number of buy to let mortgages sold rose by almost 150,000 last year. Can the boom last? Simon Lambert investigates what's in store for 2007.

BBC NEWS - Buy to let pitfalls

Buy-to-let investments have become increasingly popular in recent years, but some observers warn that the market is on the wane. A mortgage expert outlines the possible drawbacks of buy to let and gives some handy investment hints.

BBC News - Buy-to-let - the pros and cons

Buying a property can be enough of a headache for most of us, so you might think twice about going through the whole process again. But more and more people are taking out second and even third mortgages, hoping to cash in on the growing market in buy to let properties. More than £2bn has been invested in this sector in the past two years.

Guardian - Buy-to-let mortgages Guide

Most people buying to let will need to take out a specialist mortgage. You will also need to put down a reasonable deposit - most lenders in this market will require at least 15% as a down payment, although many lenders may ask for up to 25%.

Guardian - How much do you know about becoming a landlord?

Britain's love affair with bricks and mortar has flourished in recent years and buy to let has been one of the most popular investments.

There are now around £90bn of outstanding buy to let mortgages in the UK, but for the estimated 750,000 Britons who have transformed themselves into property tycoons the housing market is now a far from cosy place to be.

Guardian - It's not brave - but it could be clever

One consultancy is claiming that buy to let doesn't need courage - just its lists of hot spot locations.

This is Money - Tax on buy to let

Buy-to-let has attracted thousands of investors. But before you take the plunge, it's important to consider the tax implications.

Association of Residential Letting Agents

ARLA, the Association of Residential Letting Agents,is the only professional self-regulating body to be solely concerned with lettings.

BBC NEWS - Citizen reporter: Property as a pension

Arno de Wever, 31, from London, is concerned that he has not put anything like enough money aside for his retirement. He investigates how much he needs to enjoy a comfortable old age - and whether property investment can help him achieve his ambitions.