Lending to rise by 25% in 2014

A recent survey of 278 property investors reveals that nearly 3 in 5 expect to expand their residential portfolio in 2014.

Buy to let lending is 135% above the low recorded in 2009 of £8.5bn but is well off recorded peak of £45bn set in the heady days of 2007.

Professional landlords (those with a portfolio of more than 11 properties) 66% intend to bolster their portfolio in the new year.

If you are looking at adding to your investment portfolio here is some recent advice on what to look out for when securing buy-to-let finance.

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