Prospect Tree Mortgages have advised many clients how they can buy their rental property from their landlord. With times changing and landlords reassessing their options, now could be the perfect time to see if you are able to buy direct from your landlord. Can private rental tenants ask to buy the house from their landlord? …
The June figures show a fall from 8.7% to 7.9% which was more than expected, experts were forecasting a figure of 8.2%. This is good news for borrowers as it takes the pressure off the Bank of England to increase the base rate as much as they may have done. What does this mean for …
Bear in mind that what you must pay back is a percentage of the property’s current value, not what you paid for it. If house prices are likely to go up over that five-year period, it’s best to pay off the loan quickly. The Government’s Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme is designed to help those …
The business of being a landlord is changing fast. HMRC have made it difficult for Landlords to make a “profit” from rental for Landlords who have a mortgage. With rising interest rates, the gap between payments and rental has closed and in some cases, after tax, the rent may not cover the mortgage. Landlords are …
