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Zephyr Homeloans has cut buy-to-let rates across its fixed mortgage range, with reductions of 15bps on all products.

Dudley Building Society has reduced buy-to-let rates alongside residential and expat products, with cuts of up to 110bps across selected mortgages.

A £642,000 bridging finance facility has enabled the acquisition and refurbishment of two buy-to-let properties in Kent, with funding secured against three assets.

Landlords and investors may benefit from faster property transactions under plans to reduce delays, hidden costs and failed deals.

Rapid growth in the temporary accommodation sector has prompted calls for greater protection and transparency for landlords.

Rising housing costs are making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to save for a deposit, according to new research.

Social landlords managing 45,000 homes will gain access to combined property and energy performance data under the new partnership.

The Government is considering tenancy deposit protection reforms that would require all tenant deposits to be held in custodial schemes rather than by landlords or agents.

The Mortgage Works is helping landlords improve landlord energy efficiency through free property assessments and discounted finance.