Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Decline in July, Says Property118
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Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Decline in July, Says Property118

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 11 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Decline in July, Says Property118

Buy to let mortgage searches slipped in July, according to Property118. Research from Twenty7tec found that search volumes for buy to let mortgages remained slightly below their level a year earlier.

The report notes that landlords are continuing to consider borrowing costs, taxation, and regulation before committing to new mortgage deals. In addition to the decline in buy to let searches, residential purchase searches also fell by 3% compared with June.

Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to note these trends, as changes in mortgage search activity can impact the volume of new rental properties entering the market. The data reflects ongoing caution among landlords in the current lending and regulatory environment.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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