Latest news
Product changes
From Thursday 17 December 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges including extending the end dates across all New Business products.
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Released: 17.12.2020
Scanned documents
We're able to accept scanned documents for proofs, but did you know there are a range of free scanning apps, such as Adobe Scan* that can also help save you time and improve the accuracy and quality of your case packaging?
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Released: 16.12.2020
Christmas opening hours
Please remember, we’re closed all day on Christmas Eve this year, which includes our admin centres and all our branches. This means that the last day for release of funds and completions before Christmas will be Wednesday 23 December.
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Released: 14.12.2020
Rate reductions
From tomorrow, Thursday 12 November, we'll be reducing our 2 and 5 year fixed rate Limited Company products at 75% LTV by up to 0.25%.
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Released: 12.11.2020
Rental Income and Tenant Demand reports
We're pleased to share the next in our series of quarterly reports with insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 09.11.2020
Buy to Let Barometer
We're pleased to share the first in our series of quarterly reports with insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 30.10.2020
Regional Snapshot Report
We're pleased to share the Q3 report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 30.10.2020
Product changes
From Wednesday 30 September 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges.
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Released: 29.09.2020
Regional Snapshot Report
We're pleased to share the final report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 27.08.2020
Rental Income and Tenant Demand reports
We're pleased to share the next in our series of quarterly reports with insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 24.08.2020
New Portfolio checker
Before you submit your next portfolio application make sure to first use our brand new Portfolio checker, which will help you to get an indication as to whether your client's portfolio is likely to fit our criteria.
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Released: 19.08.2020
Help us to help you
We're committed to providing the best possible service for you and your clients and encourage you to familiarise yourself with the following steps to help us improve our current service levels.
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Released: 13.08.2020
Buy to Let Barometer
We're pleased to share the first in our series of quarterly reports with insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 07.08.2020
Product update
From Friday 31 July, we'll be withdrawing our 10 year fixed Buy to Let products and increasing rates across our Limited Company product range.
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Released: 30.07.2020
Changes to our New Business ranges
From Thursday 16 July 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges.
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Released: 15.07.2020
Changes to our New Business ranges
From Wednesday 1 July 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges.
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Released: 30.06.2020
Our Home Support Hub
In May we told you about our Home Support Package for customers and what we're doing to help them keep their property.
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Released: 26.06.2020
Scottish valuations update
Following recent Government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers will be able to carry out physical inspections of properties in Scotland from 29 June where guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 24.06.2020
Wales valuations update
Following recent government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers are now permitted to carry out physical inspections of properties in Wales where government guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 24.06.2020
Supporting you and your clients
We know that delivering the right tools to support you and your clients is key.
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Released: 19.06.2020
Remortgage Intentions Analysis
This quarter, we're also pleased to share with you an additional report from the latest BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research focusing on Remortgage Intentions.
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Released: 16.06.2020
Tracker product withdrawals
On Tuesday 16 June, we'll be withdrawing our tracker products across our New Business and Existing Customer ranges.
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Released: 15.06.2020
Switcher Product Update
On Wednesday 3 June, we introduced a 1 year fixed Existing Customer Switcher product and extended end dates on all Switcher products.
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Released: 02.06.2020
Valuations update
We’re on track to complete valuations for applicants or vendors of properties placed on hold for a physical valuation by 12 June.
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Released: 02.06.2020
Landlord Panel Regional Snapshot Report
We're pleased to share the final report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research. For a regional view of landlord confidence levels, profitability and more, download our Regional Snapshot Report.
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Released: 01.06.2020
Buy to Let Barometer
The first of our quarterly reports is now available with insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research. Based on data collected between 20 March and 2 April, the report also captures initial reactions to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Released: 22.05.2020
Valuations update
Following recent Government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers are now permitted to carry out physical inspections of properties in England where government guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 15.05.2020
Open for business
From Tuesday 12 May, we're pleased to confirm our Dedicated Broker Support pre-application phonelines are available Monday - Friday, 11am - 3pm.
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Released: 14.05.2020
Changes to our New Business ranges
On Thursday 7 May 2020, we made changes to our New Business range including selected rate reductions and introducing new product options.
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Released: 06.05.2020
Valuation updates
We wanted to let you know that we've now updated our guidance on how we're treating valuations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Released: 08.04.2020
Regional Snapshot Report
We're pleased to share the final report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 31.03.2020
Rental Income and Tenant Demand reports
We're pleased to share the next in our series of quarterly reports from the latest BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 31.03.2020
Temporarily pausing new lending at 80% LTV and for HMOs
From tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March, we'll be temporarily pausing all New Business lending across our 80% LTV mortgages (excluding further advances) and HMO range.
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Released: 30.03.2020
Important changes to selected variable rate mortgages
On Thursday 19 March, the Bank of England decreased the base rate from 0.25% to 0.10%. Here's how this affects our mortgage rates.
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Released: 24.03.2020
Changes to our mortgage product range - withdrawal of all tracker products
Yesterday, Thursday 19 March, the Bank of England announced a reduction to the base rate from 0.25% to 0.10%.
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Released: 20.03.2020
Application tips straight from our BDMs
We reached out to our BDMs to come up with their best time saving application tips, which we’re now passing onto you.
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Released: 17.03.2020
Our new Buy to Let Barometer
We're pleased to share the first in our series of quarterly reports with insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 16.03.2020
Important update on variable rate mortgages
On Wednesday 11 March, the Bank of England decreased the base rate from 0.75% to 0.25%. Here is how this affects our mortgage rates.
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Released: 12.03.2020
Fire safety and Form (EWS1)
An industry-wide form has been released to assist in the assessment and valuation of flats in multi-storey buildings, or where specific fire safety concerns exist.
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Released: 06.03.2020
Is your client thinking about purchasing under a Limited Company?
We're fast approaching 6 April 2020, when tax relief for finance costs for buy to let landlords will be restricted to the basic rate of income tax, currently 20%.
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Released: 06.03.2020
Improved joint switcher and Further Advance application process
We've improved our application process so if your client has a BTL mortgage with us and wants to borrow more and switch to a new rate, these can now be applied for at the same time.
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Released: 27.02.2020
End dates extension
On Wednesday 26 February, we extended the end dates across all New Business products.
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Released: 26.02.2020
Landlord tax relief changes explained
We're fast approaching 6 April 2020, when tax relief for finance costs for buy to let landlords will be restricted to the basic rate of income tax, currently 20%.
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Released: 25.02.2020
Maximum loan and stress rate changes
On Tuesday 18 February 2020, we made some maximum loan size and Let to Buy stress rate changes.
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Released: 18.02.2020
Changes to our New Business range
From Friday 7 February 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business product range.
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Released: 06.02.2020
Switcher end dates extended
From Thursday 30 January 2020, we'll be extending the end dates across all Existing Customer Switcher products.
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Released: 30.01.2020
Changes to our product range
From Wednesday 29 January 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business product range.
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Released: 29.01.2020
Changes to our New Business product range
From Wednesday 15 January 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business product range.
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Released: 14.01.2020
End dates extension
From Thursday 19 December, we'll be extending the end dates across all New Business products.
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Released: 18.12.2019
Changes to our Switcher ranges
From Thursday 12 December 2019, we'll be making changes to our Switcher ranges.
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Released 11.12.2019
End dates extensions
From Thursday 28 November, we'll be extending the end dates across all Existing Customer Switcher products.
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Released: 27.11.2019
We wouldn't work without you
A huge thank you - we're delighted to have retained our five star rating in this year's Financial Adviser Service Awards.
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Released: 26.11.2019
Get the latest Landlord Panel Regional Snapshot Report
We're pleased to share the final report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 22.11.2019
Our new Buy to Let Barometer
We reveal the next in our series of quarterly reports with further insight taken from the latest Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 14.11.2019
Rental Income and Tenant Demand reports
We're pleased to share the first of our quarterly reports from the latest BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.
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Released: 11.11.2019