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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.

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?

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.

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%.

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.

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.

Regional Snapshot Report

We're pleased to share the Q3 report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.

Product changes

From Wednesday 30 September 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges.

Regional Snapshot Report

We're pleased to share the final report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Changes to our New Business ranges

From Thursday 16 July 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges.

Changes to our New Business ranges

From Wednesday 1 July 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business ranges.

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.

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.

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.

Supporting you and your clients

We know that delivering the right tools to support you and your clients is key.

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.

Tracker product withdrawals

On Tuesday 16 June, we'll be withdrawing our tracker products across our New Business and Existing Customer ranges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regional Snapshot Report

We're pleased to share the final report from this quarter's BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

End dates extension

On Wednesday 26 February, we extended the end dates across all New Business products.

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%.

Maximum loan and stress rate changes

On Tuesday 18 February 2020, we made some maximum loan size and Let to Buy stress rate changes.

Changes to our New Business range

From Friday 7 February 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business product range.

Switcher end dates extended

From Thursday 30 January 2020, we'll be extending the end dates across all Existing Customer Switcher products.

Changes to our product range

From Wednesday 29 January 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business product range.

Changes to our New Business product range

From Wednesday 15 January 2020, we'll be making changes to our New Business product range.

End dates extension

From Thursday 19 December, we'll be extending the end dates across all New Business products.

Changes to our Switcher ranges

From Thursday 12 December 2019, we'll be making changes to our Switcher ranges.

End dates extensions

From Thursday 28 November, we'll be extending the end dates across all Existing Customer Switcher products.

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.

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.

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.

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.