Buy to Let.

Whilst these are uncertain times the levels of confidence in the Buy to Let sector has been high for over a year and it’s said to be one of the steadier financial markets for 2012.

BTL NEWS

• 57% of landlords let to young couples
• Terraced houses top of the property list
• Average void period decreases in Q3

Read the full article here - Young couples and families are top tenant types 05.12.12
LANDLORDS

• Average portfolio size increases in Q2 to 14 properties
• 21% of landlords to invest in property in Q3
• Terraced houses still first choice for landlords

Recent research by specialist Buy to Let lender Paragon has confirmed this view showing statistics that reveal 2012 has seen a positive start for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Read more 

TENANTS
And what about tenants? It appears they’re less likely to move than ever, with costs of switching properties a greater concern than it’s been in some time. This all leads to numerous opportunities for advisers.

HELP AND SUPPORT
At Legal & General we’ve everything you need to offer a full end-to-end Buy to Let service. We have;

• A range of exclusive and semi exclusive buy to let products
• Award winning protection products
• Landlords insurance with optional legal expenses and rent guarantee cover

We also have a suite of marketing items to help you understand this sector, approach landlords, offer them help and advice and encourage tenants to think about protecting themselves, their lifestyle and the contents of their property. You'll find these and other lender documents on the right-hand of this page.  
We'd also recommend you visit BM Solutions 'Buy to Let experts' microsite. It's designed exclusively for Buy to Let with expert hints and tips, calculators, brochures and leaflets to help educate you and your clients.

DO YOU KNOW WHICH LENDERS OPERATE IN THE MARKET?
See our lender pages; The Mortgage Works, Paragon, Platform, Mortgage Trust, Woolwich, Leeds, BM Solutions, Aldermore and Abbey.

DO YOU NEED HELP GETTING STARTED?
Your Legal & General Relationship manager is willing to help you. They may also be able to arrange for some training or for a lender to visit you

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