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BTL investors face severe financial squeeze

The record-low yields on rental properties and fall in house prices we forecast imply poor returns for Buy-to-Let landlords over the next few years. Moreover, the jump in mortgage rates means a significant minority of them will see mortgage repayments rise beyond their net rental income. Falling capital values and difficulty refinancing could see many landlords exit the sector altogether.

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