UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage Squeeze 2026: Rates Up, 220,000 Landlords Tipped to Exit
Average two-year BTL fixed rates jumped from 4.66% to 5.44% in a single month. 93,000 landlords exited in 2025 and Pepper Money forecasts another 220,000 exits by end of 2026. The perfect storm for UK BTL brokers and landlords explained.
UK Stamp Duty 2026: Complete Guide for Buyers, First-Time Buyers and Landlords
No new Stamp Duty changes in 2026 — but the cuts from April 2025 still catch buyers out. First-time buyer relief at £300,000, standard threshold £125,000, additional property surcharge up to 5%. Full rates, worked examples and when you pay.
