Here is a round-up of our news stories, video coverage and picture galleries from the Buy to Let Market Forum 2013 which took place at London’s Victoria Park Plaza and Villa Park in Birmingham.
News stories
‘Brand new’ lender to launch within weeks – exclusive
A new lender offering mortgages for borrowers with adverse credit is expected to enter the market within the next few weeks, a leading packager has revealed.
Tenants BTL insurance sales opportunity – L&G
Brokers should aim to sell insurance to their buy-to-let clients’ tenants in order to capitalise on a growing rental sector, urged Legal & General’s national sales manager.
Paragon tells solicitors: ‘Do your job’
Paragon’s head of sales has defended the right to ask solicitors to ‘do their job properly’ at the point of completions.
Look out for backdoor resi, Aldermore urges brokers
Brokers need to be aware of buy-to-let clients attempting to borrow on residential properties by the backdoor, Aldermore’s business development head has warned.
‘Growing concern’ over buy-to-let transparency – BM Solutions
There is concern within the buy-to-let market over transparency surrounding deposits, according to BM Solutions’ Ian Carswell.
Buy-to-let players welcome new lenders
Leading figures in the buy-to-let mortgage industry have welcomed the prospect of new lenders entering the market in the near future.
Picture highlights
Picture highlights from The Buy to Let Market Forum 2013
Our photographers were on hand taking snaps during the Buy to Let Market Forum 2013 and our photo gallery takes a look at the best photos from the event at the London’s Victoria Park Plaza.
Video coverage
Prospects strong for buy-to-let advice market – BM Solutions
After £16.4bn of lending last year, BM Solutions’ Ian Carswell says there’s plenty more to come over the next five years. Adam Williams, senior reporter at Mortgage Solutions, asks Carswell what is the future for buy-to-let criteria and what effect increased competition is having on the sector.
Landlord insurance sales suffer as benefits misunderstood
GI providers need to communicate the benefits of general insurance better to mortgage advisers to improve landlord insurance take up according to an industry expert. Craig Morrison, Legal & General’s national accounts manager explains mortgage advisers may not see GI as a valid revenue stream.
Inexperienced landlords provide buy-to-let opportunity for brokers
The rise of inexperienced landlords presents an opportunity for mortgage brokers in the buy-to-let market, according to Paragon Mortgages.
Aldermore tells brokers to expose backdoor residential
Aldermore Mortgages warned brokers to question potential applicants hard over anomalies, saying if you don’t ask the question, we will.
Niche buy-to-let lenders brought innovation
New lenders have brought innovation and quick decisioning to to the buy-to-let market, said Complete FS in an MSTV interview.
