Enquiries for advice ahead of incoming tax changes for furnished holiday lets are on the rise, according to Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management.

The lender has also announced a series of rate cuts across its existing five-year fixes

New rates include 2-year fixed from 4.55% and 5-year fixed from 5.06%

The changes improve on the previous maximum allowance of four storeys

The lender has also widened its acceptable criteria on buy-to-let properties

The overall number of private tenants who are struggling to afford their rent has climbed since last year.

Confidence is high among HMO landlords as the ongoing housing shortage sees demand strengthen for managed house shares.

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One of the letting companies involved has been prevented from declaring insolvency to avoid paying the financial penalty.

The society has reduced rates on expat holiday let 2-year fixes by 30bps