02/06/2026
Buy-to-Let mortgage rates are finally moving in the right direction and this could be the moment to act.
After a turbulent spring, with rates spiking sharply amid Middle East-driven swap-rate volatility, lenders are now cutting. Nationwide, HSBC, Halifax and Santander all moved rates lower through May. With the Bank of England base rate holding at 3.75% and the next MPC decision due on 18 June, conditions could shift again quickly.
Here's what the market is telling us right now:
✅ Two-year and five-year fixed BTL rates fell through May after a sharp spring spike
✅ The Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026, changing eviction rules, rent increase notices and more
✅ A recent survey shows that the rental yields are holding at 6.5%, with 84% of landlords still reporting they're in profit
The catch? Even as headline rates fall, lender criteria have not budged. Affordability stress tests, minimum rental coverage ratios, portfolio size rules and property-type restrictions still vary enormously across the ~100 lenders active in the market. The "best rate" from some lenders may not be the one you can actually access, especially if you hold properties in a limited company, own HMOs, or have a larger portfolio.
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