More and more people are investing in property as a long-term opportunity to make profitable returns, and as a way of securing finance for their retirement.

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However, becoming a private landlord should not be seen as an easy way of making money as it can be riskier and more complicated than some other forms of investment. It can also be time consuming and there is no guarantee that house prices will rise.

 

That said, having a second (or subsequent) property to let to tenants could reap considerable financial rewards over time.

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There are now hundreds of competitive mortgage schemes available that are specifically aimed at the buy to let market, ranging from special offer buy to let mortgage deals to fixed and variable rate options.

It’s now also recognised that some landlords have become so almost by accident, giving rise to a ‘Consumer Buy To Let’ category – perhaps having inherited a property and even a tenant.

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There are a number of  aspects to consider when looking to invest in a Buy to Let property & subsequently a Buy to Let mortgage, which we've outlined in the guide below. 

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