buy-to-let

British

noun

(modifier) of or relating to the practice of buying a property to let to tenants rather than to live in onself

the buy-to-let boom

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Nationwide's house price data is based on its own mortgage lending, which does not include buyers who purchase homes with cash, or buy-to-let deals.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

Falling mortgage rates in the second half of this year had led to a "modest recovery" in the buy-to-let sector this year following a tough 2023, according to UK Finance.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

It has predicted a 7% drop in mortgage lending for buy-to-let purchases in 2025 compared with this year.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

The Nationwide survey only takes into account buyers with mortgages and does not include those who purchase homes with cash or buy-to-let deals.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

Some landlords had left the sector, while buy-to-let investors were not taking on as many properties.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

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