Given the current interest rate environment and forecast increases, what specific mortgage products or financing strategies will make a UK buy-to-let viable in 2026 for a first-time investor with a 25% deposit?
Quick Answer
Viable buy-to-let products for first-time investors in 2026 will likely be fixed-rate BTL mortgages, potentially from specialist lenders, combined with strategies like purchasing higher-yield properties to meet stringent affordability checks.
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First-time UK BTL investors need fixed-rate mortgages and high-yield properties for 2026. With 25% deposit, aim for 5-yr fixed rates (5.5-6.0%) and meet 125% rental coverage at 5.5%.
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