What's the best way for a new investor to secure a buy-to-let mortgage with only a 15% deposit in the current UK market, especially for properties outside of London?
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New investors will find it extremely challenging to secure a buy-to-let mortgage with only a 15% deposit; most lenders require 25% or more due to current market conditions and stress tests.
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