The property refinance released capital against a £1.3m detached period property, putting the borrower in a position to pursue further auction purchases.

Roof, guttering and external leak reports increased by 460%, while external damage reports rose 233%.

Lender appetite in the North West and East of England outpaced London in Q3, while the value of residential property searched fell 35%.

The range covers standard buy-to-let, small HMOs, small multi-unit freehold blocks and holiday lets, with borrowing available up to 75% loan-to-value.

Property income tax rates will rise to 24%, 44% and 49% from 6 April 2027, two points above the rates set at Budget 2025, with HMRC estimating about 2.4 million landlords will be...

The loan completed within 10 working days of agreement in principle, three working days ahead of the borrower’s deadline.

Borrowing is available at up to 80% loan to cost and up to 65% of gross development value, with build costs fully funded.

Cyborg Finance analysed 74 rent tribunal decisions and found assessed rents rose 6.7% overall, even though most landlords did not get the full rise they sought.

The six-storey property includes a 44-bedroom hotel and 15 residential apartments, split between long-term rentals and holiday lets.

The facility runs for 12 months, with interest retained for the full term.