Buy To Let

Lending for landlords.

From a single rental property to a portfolio held in a limited company, including the specialist lenders other brokers don't reach.

London Victorian terraces along a leafy street

Buy-to-let lending has changed a lot - tighter rules on rent vs. mortgage, more people buying through a limited company, and big differences between lenders. We work with landlords from first-timers to seasoned investors, setting the borrowing up around your tax position and your longer-term plan.

We help with
  • First-time landlords
  • Portfolio landlords
  • Buying through a limited company
  • Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
  • Holiday lets and short-term rentals
  • Refurbishment and let-to-buy
British red-brick townhouses, traditional rental stock

First-time landlords

We'll explain how lenders test the rent against the mortgage, what deposit you'll need, the rules around tenancies, and the pros and cons of buying personally versus through a limited company. The right structure on day one saves a lot of pain later.

Buying through a limited company

Most new buy-to-let purchases are now made through a limited company set up just for the property. We work with the lenders who specialise in this every day, understand the tax and accounting choices that come with it, and know which lenders will let your other income help support the borrowing.

Portfolio landlords

Once you have several mortgaged properties, fewer lenders will work with you - and the ones that do ask for more information. We prepare the paperwork properly, run the lender's affordability checks across the whole portfolio, and know which providers specialise in landlords with bigger holdings.

HMOs, blocks of flats, and holiday lets

Higher rental yield usually means more complexity. We've arranged finance on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), blocks of flats on a single title, holiday lets, and refurbishment schemes - and we'll tell you honestly when a deal doesn't add up.

The questions we hear most often.

If yours isn't here, just ask - there's no such thing as a silly question on something this important.

Personal name or limited company?
It depends on your tax band, whether you plan to keep or sell, and how much income you draw from the portfolio. We'll talk it through, and we'll recommend you also speak to a specialist accountant for tailored tax advice - we're happy to put you in touch with one.
How much rent do I need to be earning?
Lenders work out whether the rent comfortably covers the mortgage, even if rates rise. We can run the numbers for any property in a few minutes and tell you whether it stacks up.
Can I refurbish before letting?
Yes - we can arrange short-term lending or 'refurb-to-let' products that fund the works, then switch you onto a long-term buy-to-let mortgage once the property is rented out.
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