The sector can be hard to break into
Economic uncertainty led to unusual caution from mainstream lenders, with analysis revealing a sharp reduction in the availability of basic mortgage products.
With low interest-rates and the Brexit impasse making for an uncertain economic climate, buy-to-let has become an increasingly attractive form of property investment in recent years due to the fact that it offers long-term capital growth and regular rent yields.
Paresh Raja is chief executive of Market Financial Solutions.
The government should be careful.