New BTL mortgage deals bound to add to market excitement

The number and attractiveness of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage deals has taken longer to improve than their residential counterparts, but the most recent deals available should help make the market move even more.

Research from Mortgages for Businesses suggests brokers are expecting a bumper year and with two-year fixed rate deals having interest rates of 2.49% it's easy to see why investors are attracted to the market.

Arrangement fees are also on their way down with ten mortgage products currently available fee free.

At the same time, loan-to-value for BTL mortgages has climbed up to 80% for selected Keystone products, making entry to the market more affordable for investors.

Having said that, a successful property investment still relies on the investor putting down a sizable cash deposit. However, taking a look at Edinburgh, desirable mortgage products paired with affordable investment properties, that are set to perform where rental as well as capital yields are concerned, will add to the city's pull for residential property investors.

At the same time, 'student property season' is about to start. At this time, students cue to view the most popular properties for the new academic year. What does it mean for investors? You have the piece of mind of securing a new tenant several months before the current one is moving out.