Mortgage arrears were still low in Q2, but the number of Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgages in early arrears increased at an alarming pace. We suspect that will continue in Q3. A growing number of landlords inability to meet their mortgage costs is likely to lead to significant sales of private rented homes. That will keep supply in the rental market tight, but ease supply conditions in the for-sale market.
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