The North East has performed particularly well achieving a double-digit yield in the second quarter of this year.

The new research shows it’s bad news for home sellers in Conservative strongholds.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.43%.

Rates on five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages start at 4.60%.

The nationwide survey revealed significant concerns over proposed rent controls, property taxes, and regulatory changes.

Borrowers can now select a single law firm to act on behalf of both themselves and LendInvest.

Northumberland has seen the biggest rise in homebuyer demand over the last quarter

Independent councils are worst for house price performance, according to Yopa's data.

Agents are being encouraged to actively lobby new MPs to influence housing policy – whoever wins the election.

Alongside the rate reductions, the lender has also announced the launch of a new two-year, fixed-rate product for Professional borrowers.