Best mortgage rates · Buy-to-let · July 2026

    2-year fixed buy-to-let rates, built for your next acquisition.

    The shortest mainstream BTL fix — maximum flexibility, minimum commitment. Best-buy 2-year fixed purchase rates refreshed every night from 40+ lender product books.

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    Refreshed nightly — rates as of 13 July 2026
    Loan to valueLTV = loan ÷ property value. A £50k deposit on a £250k home is 80% LTV.
    LenderInitial rateMonthlyFixed untilThenProduct fee
    1
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    NatWest GroupBest rate
    3.94%£657on £200,000 int-only2 yrs6.74%£3,999Free valuationSee full deal →
    2
    H
    HSBC Bank
    4.34%£723on £200,000 int-onlyOct 20287.25%£3,999Free valuationSee full deal →
    3
    S
    Santander UK
    4.45%£742on £200,000 int-only2 yrs£1,749Free valuationSee full deal →
    4
    S
    Santander UK
    4.92%£820on £200,000 int-onlyOct 20286.50%NoneSee full deal →
    5
    H
    HSBC Bank
    4.94%£823on £200,000 int-onlyOct 20287.25%NoneFree valuationSee full deal →
    Cheapest with no product feeSantander UK at 4.92% — £820/moView →

    Monthly payments illustrated on a £200,000 interest-only; fees not added to the loan. Rates shown are for comparison — full lender criteria apply.

    A 2-year fixed buy-to-let purchase rate is the natural fit when the property itself is likely to change: a refurbishment that unlocks a higher value before you remortgage, a title or planning issue that will resolve, or simply a portfolio strategy built around refinancing at a higher LTV once a tenancy is established. Committing for only two years means ERCs are gone before most situations materially shift, and you return to the market without penalty at a point when your position may be stronger.

    The trade-off is the stress test. Lenders typically assess rental cover on a 2-year fix at the pay rate plus a buffer — commonly two percentage points above the actual rate, or a floor of around 5.5%, whichever is higher. That notional rate is what the rent must cover at 125% (basic-rate taxpayer) or 145% (higher-rate or limited company). On a yield-sensitive acquisition, that arithmetic can limit your loan more than the LTV does. Check your rental income against those figures before shortlisting on headline rate alone.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How these tables work, and how to choose between the deals on them.

    01Why might a percentage fee make more sense on a 2-year BTL fix than a flat fee?
    On larger BTL loans — £300,000 upwards — a 2% arrangement fee can reach £6,000 or more, which only repays itself if the rate saving is substantial over two years. By contrast, on the same loan a flat £1,499 fee is a known, capped cost. The tables show effective rates so you can compare total cost, not just headline rate — check both columns before deciding.
    02Can I port a 2-year BTL fix to a different property?
    Portability on BTL is less consistent than on residential — many lenders permit it in principle but impose full underwriting checks on the new property and any top-up borrowing, at rates current at the time. If you expect to sell one property and buy another before the fix ends, verify the lender’s porting policy before applying rather than assuming the ERC is avoidable.
    03How soon before the end of a 2-year BTL fix should I start looking for a new deal?
    Most BTL lenders allow you to reserve a new product up to six months before expiry — and many will hold an application, including a formal offer, for four to six months. On a 2-year fix that means you can start the remortgage process from around month 18. Acting early avoids the lender’s follow-on rate (the reversion rate in the “Then” column above), which is typically materially higher than any live fixed deal.
    04Do I need to already own a home to get a buy-to-let purchase mortgage?
    A significant number of BTL lenders require applicants to be existing homeowners — either owning outright or with a residential mortgage in place. This is a credit policy criterion rather than a regulatory rule, so it varies by lender. If you’re a first-time buyer looking to purchase an investment property before a home, filter carefully — the products that accept this scenario are a subset of what appears in the table.

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