We’re taking a look behind the scenes at CHL Mortgages to show you what happens when you place a mortgage application with us. From the very start of the process through to completion, we’ll introduce you to the teams that make things happen and speak with some of the people that get your cases over …
The latest from CHL Mortgages & our industry
Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?
Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present – and there are many – one that gets relatively little attention is liquidity and its importance to landlords. Other topics tend to dominate conversations at the events I attend – affordability constraints, tax pressures and regulatory change, for example. All of these …
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Quick turnaround and creative solution on £5 million portfolio refinancing case
The background An experienced portfolio landlord was looking to refinance 10 properties to repay an existing bridging loan. The problem With the existing bridging loan rapidly coming to the end of its term, time was of the essence, with tight deadlines for the applications to be reviewed, offered and completed. The solution To ensure continuity …
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Making Tax Digital: What your landlord clients need to know
Being a landlord can sometimes feel like you’re spinning dozens of plates, frantically trying to keep them all moving. As a landlord myself, I know just how much there is to remember, whether it’s staying up-to-date with the latest legal requirements, making sure your properties are safe and well maintained, or just managing day-to-day relationships …
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The power of hybrid HMOs: Unlocking higher rental yields through smart configuration
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital dominates the skyline on the outskirts of Birmingham, a gleaming 14-storey monument to healthcare which has treated more than 15 million patients since it was opened back in 2010. With around 1,200 patient beds and featuring one of the world’s largest critical care units, the hospital has over 8,000 staff working …
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George Gee steps into role as Chetwood Bank’s managing director of mortgages
George Gee has today stepped into the role of Chetwood Bank’s managing director of mortgages and member of its executive committee. Gee will take charge of the ModaMortgages and CHL Mortgages lending propositions. He will be responsible for the growth of the mortgage originations business and the continued development of the bank’s two lending arms. …
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Why landlords should be confident about the buy-to-let market in 2026
Now that the dust’s settled on the Autumn Budget, I’ve been taking some time to reflect on what it all means for the buy-to-let market. After months of uncertainty and despite some hysterical predictions in the media that made you feel as though the end of the world was nigh, I think it’s fair to …
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Layered limited companies: An alternative way to structure buy-to-let holdings
The explosion in the number of landlords setting up limited companies to hold buy-to-let properties in recent years has been amazing. According to research by estate agents Hamptons, there are now more than 390,000 buy-to-let limited companies across Great Britain, with over 61,500 set up in 2024 alone – a 23% increase on what was …
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