Scotland has recorded the steepest fall in Build-to-Rent construction of any UK nation, with homes under construction down 27% in a year as viability pressures prevent schemes from...

SHC Capital has secured the first stage of a multi-tranche investment facility from GB Bank to support a £40m residential property portfolio in North West England.

Standard two-year fixed rates start from 5.89%, against 6.59% for five-year fixes, both with a 5% product fee.

Molo has reduced buy-to-let rates by 12 basis points across its standard and specialist ranges, with two-year fixed rates now starting from 3.09% for UK resident landlords.

The new products from the buy-to-let specialist lender come with a zero-fee or fixed-fee option.

Allica Bank has cut buy-to-let mortgage rates by 0.25% and expanded its commercial lending criteria in response to direct broker feedback.

Nearly half of landlords say tenant referencing has become more important since the advance rent ban, according to research from Leaders, part of LRG.

The former Upper Bank Works building will be converted into rental homes, with the £1.43m bridge funding refurbishment works.

The new range includes two variable discount products available up to 80% LTV.

The intermediary-only lender is cutting buy-to-let rates from Thursday, led by a two-year fix at 6.02%.