The mutual said it wants to bring its flexible underwriting approach and niche market specialisation to the segment, specifically offering a lending option for properties in coastal and national park areas.
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Claire Askham (pictured), head of mortgage sales at Buckinghamshire Building Society, said: “As a society we love identifying market trends and responding to them, and this is no exception.
“We are delighted to further expand our portfolio and we’re confident this offering will be popular for landlords with properties throughout the country.”
