Mortgages
The Bank of England has increased the base rate 11 times between December 2021 and March 2023 in an effort to curb soaring inflation. As a result, landlords looking to invest face steeper borrowing costs compared to a year ago.
While mortgage rates have fallen from their peak at the end of last year, the average buy to let five-year fixed deal sat at 5.72% in March 2023 — significantly higher than the 3% rates seen in March 2022.
Waiting for rates to fall further before taking out a mortgage may therefore help you avoid higher monthly payments. Alternatively, a tracker mortgage based on the BoE’s base rate may make it easier for you to switch to a better deal in the future.
Talk to us about your buy to let options.
