Paragon Bank has reduced pricing across its buy-to-let range for single self-contained (SSC) properties and introduced new five-year fixed-rate options with a 1.50% fee.

Shawbrook has refreshed its buy-to-let range, introducing new specialist products and flexible options to give brokers greater choice and speed when supporting landlords.

Discounts of up to 179 bps now available across two-year products.

Following the reductions, the lowest rate now available is 3.39% on Premier two-year fixed products.

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Buy-to-let rates begin at 4.05% on two-year products up to 75% LTV.

Residential rates start at 0.79% per month up to 65% LTV.

Industry analysts suggest that if uncertainty continues into November, transaction volumes could begin to soften as buyers delay completions ahead of the Autumn Budget.

In the North West, fixer-upper demand peaks at 52.9%, the highest regional rate in the country.

Right to Rent fines have jumped from £596,400 to over £4.2 million since late 2024 — a sevenfold rise.