Lower interest rates will do little to help frustrated first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder. But they will ensure that the income returns offered by BTL investments continue to be relatively attractive. As a result, we think investor demand for housing should hold up reasonably well – allowing a gradual rise in BTL lending.
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