Best Buy to Let Mortgage Rates

Our Best buy to let mortgage rate tables are updated daily for the latest buy to let mortgage rates available. The mortgage rates below are the lowest buy to let mortgages in the market with early repayment charges. If you have any questions about the BTL mortgage & remortgage schemes below please contact us with any queries.

Current Best Buy to Let Mortgage Rates

Current Buy to Let mortgage rates based on a property value of £200,000 and a mortgage of £100,000 . This represents a 50% LTV interest-only Buy to Let mortgage.

Showing 10 out of 1304 matching Buy to Let mortgage rates, correct as of 26/08/2026.

Buy to Let mortgage rates for a £100,000 interest-only mortgage on a £200,000 property
Lender Mortgage Product Mortgage Type Initial Rate Initial Rate Period Initial Monthly Payment Maximum LTV Product Fee More Information
The Stafford for Intermediaries BTL 2 Year Discount 5% Fee Expat Discount 2.9% 2 years £241.67 70% 5% See more information
CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (LTD CO.) Limited Edition Fixed 2.95% 2 years £245.83 75% 7% See more information
CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Small HMO (INDIVIDUAL) Limited Edition Fixed 3.05% 2 years £254.17 75% 7% See more information
CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (INDIVIDUAL) Fixed 3.09% 2 years £257.50 65% 7% See more information
CHL Mortgages CHL 2 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Short Term Let (SPV LTD CO.) Fixed 3.16% 2 years £263.33 65% 7% See more information
Zephyr Homeloans BTL 2 Year Fixed 7% Fee EPC A-E Fixed 3.19% 2 years £265.83 65% 7% See more information
CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Small HMO (INDIVIDUAL) Fixed 3.19% 2 years £265.83 65% 7% See more information
CHL Mortgages CHL 2 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (SPV LTD CO.) Fixed 3.19% 2 years £265.83 65% 7% See more information
The Stafford for Intermediaries BTL 2 Year Discount 5% Fee Holiday Let Expat Discount 3.2% 2 years £266.67 70% 5% See more information
The Mortgage Works Intermediary BTL 1 Year Fixed 2% Fee Fixed 3.24% 1 year £270.00 75% 2% See more information

Buy to Let Mortgage Product Details

The Stafford for Intermediaries BTL 2 Year Discount 5% Fee Expat

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 2.9% giving you a monthly payment of £241.67 .

After your discount rate ends, you will move to the The Stafford for Intermediaries standard variable rate which is currently 7.15% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £595.83 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 70% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £11,340.08 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 5.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £5,000.00.
Booking Fee £100.00
Arrangement Fee £5,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £30.00
Valuation Fee £285.00
Total Fees £5,540.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£241.67

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£595.83

True Cost Over Initial Period

£11,340.08

Total Amount Repayable

£175,789.16

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

BTL 2 Year Discount 5% Fee Expat - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: The Stafford for Intermediaries

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Discount

Initial rate: 2.9%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £241.67

Monthly payment after initial period: £595.83

Standard Variable Rate: 7.15%

Maximum LTV: 70%

Product fee: 5.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £5,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £5,000.00

Booking fee: £100.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £30.00

Valuation fee: £285.00

Total fees: £5,540.00

APR: 7.1%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £11,340.08

True cost over full mortgage term: £175,789.16

CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (LTD CO.) Limited Edition

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 2.95% giving you a monthly payment of £245.83 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the CHL Mortgages standard variable rate which is currently 8.74% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £728.33 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 75% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £13,459.92 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £150.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £25.00
Valuation Fee £200.00
Total Fees £7,560.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£245.83

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£728.33

True Cost Over Initial Period

£13,459.92

Total Amount Repayable

£214,479.00

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (LTD CO.) Limited Edition - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: CHL Mortgages

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 2.95%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £245.83

Monthly payment after initial period: £728.33

Standard Variable Rate: 8.74%

Maximum LTV: 75%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £150.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £25.00

Valuation fee: £200.00

Total fees: £7,560.00

APR: 8.8%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £13,459.92

True cost over full mortgage term: £214,479.00

CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Small HMO (INDIVIDUAL) Limited Edition

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.05% giving you a monthly payment of £254.17 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the CHL Mortgages standard variable rate which is currently 8.74% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £728.33 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 75% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £13,925.08 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £150.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £25.00
Valuation Fee £465.00
Total Fees £7,825.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£254.17

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£728.33

True Cost Over Initial Period

£13,925.08

Total Amount Repayable

£214,944.16

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Small HMO (INDIVIDUAL) Limited Edition - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: CHL Mortgages

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.05%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £254.17

Monthly payment after initial period: £728.33

Standard Variable Rate: 8.74%

Maximum LTV: 75%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £150.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £25.00

Valuation fee: £465.00

Total fees: £7,825.00

APR: 8.8%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £13,925.08

True cost over full mortgage term: £214,944.16

CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (INDIVIDUAL)

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.09% giving you a monthly payment of £257.50 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the CHL Mortgages standard variable rate which is currently 8.74% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £728.33 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 65% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £13,740.00 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £150.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £25.00
Valuation Fee £200.00
Total Fees £7,560.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£257.50

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£728.33

True Cost Over Initial Period

£13,740.00

Total Amount Repayable

£214,759.08

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (INDIVIDUAL) - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: CHL Mortgages

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.09%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £257.50

Monthly payment after initial period: £728.33

Standard Variable Rate: 8.74%

Maximum LTV: 65%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £150.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £25.00

Valuation fee: £200.00

Total fees: £7,560.00

APR: 8.8%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £13,740.00

True cost over full mortgage term: £214,759.08

CHL Mortgages CHL 2 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Short Term Let (SPV LTD CO.)

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.16% giving you a monthly payment of £263.33 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the CHL Mortgages standard variable rate which is currently 8.74% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £728.33 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 65% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £13,879.92 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £150.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £25.00
Valuation Fee £200.00
Total Fees £7,560.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£263.33

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£728.33

True Cost Over Initial Period

£13,879.92

Total Amount Repayable

£214,899.00

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

CHL 2 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Short Term Let (SPV LTD CO.) - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: CHL Mortgages

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.16%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £263.33

Monthly payment after initial period: £728.33

Standard Variable Rate: 8.74%

Maximum LTV: 65%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £150.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £25.00

Valuation fee: £200.00

Total fees: £7,560.00

APR: 8.8%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £13,879.92

True cost over full mortgage term: £214,899.00

Zephyr Homeloans BTL 2 Year Fixed 7% Fee EPC A-E

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.19% giving you a monthly payment of £265.83 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the Zephyr Homeloans standard variable rate which is currently 8.65% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £720.83 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 65% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £13,719.92 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £0.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £30.00
Valuation Fee £255.00
Total Fees £7,340.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£265.83

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£720.83

True Cost Over Initial Period

£13,719.92

Total Amount Repayable

£212,669.00

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

BTL 2 Year Fixed 7% Fee EPC A-E - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: Zephyr Homeloans

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.19%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £265.83

Monthly payment after initial period: £720.83

Standard Variable Rate: 8.65%

Maximum LTV: 65%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £0.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £30.00

Valuation fee: £255.00

Total fees: £7,340.00

APR: 8.7%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £13,719.92

True cost over full mortgage term: £212,669.00

CHL Mortgages CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Small HMO (INDIVIDUAL)

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.19% giving you a monthly payment of £265.83 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the CHL Mortgages standard variable rate which is currently 8.74% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £728.33 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 65% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £14,204.92 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £150.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £25.00
Valuation Fee £465.00
Total Fees £7,825.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£265.83

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£728.33

True Cost Over Initial Period

£14,204.92

Total Amount Repayable

£215,224.00

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

CHL 1 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee Small HMO (INDIVIDUAL) - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: CHL Mortgages

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.19%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £265.83

Monthly payment after initial period: £728.33

Standard Variable Rate: 8.74%

Maximum LTV: 65%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £150.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £25.00

Valuation fee: £465.00

Total fees: £7,825.00

APR: 8.8%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £14,204.92

True cost over full mortgage term: £215,224.00

CHL Mortgages CHL 2 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (SPV LTD CO.)

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.19% giving you a monthly payment of £265.83 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the CHL Mortgages standard variable rate which is currently 8.74% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £728.33 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 65% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £13,939.92 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.
Booking Fee £150.00
Arrangement Fee £7,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £25.00
Valuation Fee £200.00
Total Fees £7,560.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£265.83

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£728.33

True Cost Over Initial Period

£13,939.92

Total Amount Repayable

£214,959.00

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

CHL 2 BTL 2 Year Fixed 7.00% Fee (SPV LTD CO.) - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: CHL Mortgages

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.19%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £265.83

Monthly payment after initial period: £728.33

Standard Variable Rate: 8.74%

Maximum LTV: 65%

Product fee: 7.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £7,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £7,000.00

Booking fee: £150.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £25.00

Valuation fee: £200.00

Total fees: £7,560.00

APR: 8.8%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £13,939.92

True cost over full mortgage term: £214,959.00

The Stafford for Intermediaries BTL 2 Year Discount 5% Fee Holiday Let Expat

Mortgage Summary

For the first 2 years the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.2% giving you a monthly payment of £266.67 .

After your discount rate ends, you will move to the The Stafford for Intermediaries standard variable rate which is currently 7.15% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £595.83 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 70% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £11,940.08 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 5.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £5,000.00.
Booking Fee £100.00
Arrangement Fee £5,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £30.00
Valuation Fee £285.00
Total Fees £5,540.00
Early Repayment Charge 2 years

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£266.67

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£595.83

True Cost Over Initial Period

£11,940.08

Total Amount Repayable

£176,389.16

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

BTL 2 Year Discount 5% Fee Holiday Let Expat - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: The Stafford for Intermediaries

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Discount

Initial rate: 3.2%

Initial rate period: 2 years

Initial monthly payment: £266.67

Monthly payment after initial period: £595.83

Standard Variable Rate: 7.15%

Maximum LTV: 70%

Product fee: 5.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £5,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £5,000.00

Booking fee: £100.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £30.00

Valuation fee: £285.00

Total fees: £5,540.00

APR: 7.2%

Early repayment charge: 2 years

True cost over initial period: £11,940.08

True cost over full mortgage term: £176,389.16

The Mortgage Works Intermediary BTL 1 Year Fixed 2% Fee

Mortgage Summary

For the first 1 year the Buy to Let mortgage rate is 3.24% giving you a monthly payment of £270.00 .

After your fixed rate ends, you will move to the The Mortgage Works standard variable rate which is currently 8.24% . This would give you a monthly repayment of £686.67 .

The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) is 75% for this Buy to Let mortgage. Your LTV is 50% based on the figures you have entered.

The true cost of this Buy to Let mortgage over the initial period is £5,805.00 , this includes all fees and payments. This is a good way to compare mortgages of the same initial period.

Fee Breakdown

Product Fee 2.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £2,000.00.
Booking Fee £0.00
Arrangement Fee £2,000.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee £15.00
Valuation Fee £280.00
Total Fees £2,295.00
Early Repayment Charge 30-Sep-2027

Repayments

Initial Monthly Payment

£270.00

Ongoing Monthly Payment

£686.67

True Cost Over Initial Period

£5,805.00

Total Amount Repayable

£202,879.29

More information about this Buy to Let mortgage

Intermediary BTL 1 Year Fixed 2% Fee - Buy to Let Mortgage Details

Lender: The Mortgage Works

Mortgage type: Buy to Let

Rate type: Fixed

Initial rate: 3.24%

Initial rate period: 1 year

Initial monthly payment: £270.00

Monthly payment after initial period: £686.67

Standard Variable Rate: 8.24%

Maximum LTV: 75%

Product fee: 2.00% of the mortgage amount. Based on a mortgage of £100,000.00, this is £2,000.00.

Arrangement fee: £2,000.00

Booking fee: £0.00

Telegraphic transfer fee: £15.00

Valuation fee: £280.00

Total fees: £2,295.00

APR: 8.3%

Early repayment charge: 30-Sep-2027

True cost over initial period: £5,805.00

True cost over full mortgage term: £202,879.29

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage


The APRC quoted is representative and for example purposes, it is based on a £200,000 property with a £120,000 loan over 25 years equating to 300 monthly payments. Best buys are based on the Go Direct representative whole of market panel of lenders.

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Buy to Let Quick Guide

If you are considering becoming a landlord and need to borrow money, you will need a buy-to-let mortgage rather than a standard mortgage.

Buy to let mortgages are similar to standard ones, but have key differences that you should understand before committing to this type of investment.

Buy to Let Quick Guide

Renting a Property with a Mortgage

If you want to borrow money to purchase a property to rent out, you'll need a buy-to-let mortgage. However, if you intend to rent out your current home, you'll either need your lender's permission to let the property or you'll need to refinance into a buy to let mortgage.

What are the Typical deposits and Interest Rates?

Most buy-to-let lenders require a deposit of at least 25% of the property's purchase price, giving you a mortgage of up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). However, some lenders offer buy-to-let mortgages at higher LTVs, with 80% LTV mortgages requiring a 20% deposit and, in some cases, 85% LTV mortgages requiring a 15% deposit.

For example, if you are buying a rental property for £300,000, a 25% deposit would be £75,000, a 20% deposit would be £60,000, and a 15% deposit would be £45,000.

The amount you can borrow compared with the property's value is known as the loan-to-value (LTV). Generally, a larger deposit and lower LTV can give you access to a wider choice of buy-to-let mortgages and potentially more competitive interest rates. The maximum LTV available will depend on the lender, property type and your individual circumstances.

Interest rates on BTL mortgages tend to exceed rates on residential mortgages, reflecting the increased risk to the lender of the mortgage going unpaid.

How is the Max BTL Mortgage Calculated?

One key difference between a buy-to-let mortgage and a standard home mortgage is the method lenders use to assess how much you can borrow. For buy-to-let mortgages, this is based on the property's expected rental income rather than the borrower's personal income.

How is the Max BTL Mortgage Calculated?

Lenders require the rent to cover at least 125% of the monthly mortgage payment based on a specific interest rate. So if the mortgage is £1,000 per month, the rent must be £1,250 or more. The 125% is for a basic rate tax payer, for a higher rate tax payers this can be 145%/165% depending on the lender

A property surveyor will verify the rental value, but landlords can get estimates from local letting agents or Zoopla beforehand.

The extra rental income covers other landlord costs like vacancies, maintenance, fees, safety checks, and insurance. For variable or tracker rate mortgages, lenders also confirm borrowers can afford any potential rate increases. This is often done by the lender using a higher interest rate for the rental stress test.

Comparing the Best Deals Online

When comparing a buy to let mortgage, its important to read the terms and conditions carefully, as they vary. Some prohibit tenancy agreements longer than one year, while others ban renting to tenants receiving benefits or corporate lets.

Renting a Mortgaged Home

If you own a property with a mortgage and rent it out, but do not have a buy-to-let mortgage or permission to rent, you could be convicted of mortgage fraud. A buy-to-let mortgage is meant solely for landlords renting out properties and not for owner-occupiers. In other words, buy-to-let mortgages are strictly for investment properties only, not primary residences.