Professionalisation of the investor market presents major opportunities for specialist lenders, according to property expert, Jamie Williams.

Two and five-year fixed buy-to-let rates have been reduced in the lender's latest round of cuts.

The new partnership will see NatWest Group fund buy-to-let products for professional landlords for the first time.

Two-year fixed rates for EPC A-C properties now start at 3.89%

Two-year fixed rates for standard BTL mortgages now start at 2.74%.

40% of leveraged landlords plan to refinance within the next year, rising to 53% for portfolio landlords.

The new product offers a five-year fixed rate of 6.49% with no product fee and a minimum loan size of £100,000.

The deal was agreed at a 70% loan-to-value ratio over a five-year term.

Two-year fixed rates now start at 2.35%; five-year rates from 4.40%.

The CF24 postcode has topped Paragon's 2025 BTL list with 8.9% yields and 42% privately rented housing.