20th April 2026
Landlord costs soar as Middle East crisis hits mortgage market
Mortgage rates have risen sharply in recent weeks, pushing a growing share of buy‑to‑let borrowing above 5% and materially increasing costs for landlords. Analysis by the Hamptons lettings agency shows that the average mortgage rate secured by a landlord in April has risen to 4.84%, up from 4.20% in January. So far this month,...
