Property Types
Buy-to-Let (BTL)
Definition
A property purchased specifically to rent out to tenants. Buy-to-let mortgages have different criteria to residential mortgages — typically requiring a larger deposit (usually 25%+) and charging higher interest rates. Rental income must usually cover 125–145% of the mortgage payment.
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