Energy-inefficient homes are costing households an average of £299 per year in extra energy bills, with older generations found to be the hardest hit

The loan will further the development of several properties including a number of barn conversions, one of which is grade-listed.

The lender has also announced the launch of new product switch rates for landlords with large HMOs and multi-unit freeholds.

Short leasehold properties can be a great deal, but buyers need to know the cost, according to Auction House London

The lender’s newly launched BTL products cater to regulated, unregulated, and consumer BTL borrowers.

The firm is celebrating a decade of significant growth, with more than 20,000 member offices.

While just 5% of all homes listed for sale across Britain come in at £100k or less, this climbs to as high as 16% in some major cities.

The specialist lender has launched two limited edition ranges to further support brokers and their landlord customers.

Detached houses have been found to garner the lowest rental yields for investors in London and across England.

Clive Scrivener, Partner at Scrivener Tibbatts Ltd looks at the likely impact of the proposed maximum cap of £250 per annum on ground rents.