Best buy-to-let mortgages

Landlords may have had it tough in the last few years, what with the stamp duty surcharge, tighter affordability rules and tax relief changes, and that's before we even get to the new regulations set to hit the market at the end of the month. But that doesn't seem to be deterring providers to any extent, with the number of buy-to-let mortgages available at a post-crisis high and average rates at fresh lows.

So why not take advantage? Below we outline the best buy-to-let mortgages available across the market, including fixed rate deals, trackers and those available to first-time landlords, helping you find the best possible deal that can keep your budget in check.

Two-year BTL mortgage

This deal from Post Office Money comfortably takes the crown in the short-term sector, with a rate of 1.41% that's fixed for two years (4.2% APRC). It's available at 60% loan-to-value (LTV), and its £1,495 fee is partly offset by the generous incentive package that includes free valuation and cashback. It also permits overpayments, subject to certain conditions being met, allowing landlords to benefit even further from the current low rate environment.

Three-year BTL mortgage

Virgin Money's three-year deal takes the top spot in this sector of the market thanks to its low initial rate of 1.69% that's fixed to 01.01.2021 (4.4% APRC), making it a great choice for landlords wanting to make their money go further. Its flexibility further sweetens the deal - it permits both overpayments and payment holidays, subject to certain conditions, while the addition of £500 cashback will go a long way to making up for the hefty £1,995 fee.

Five-year BTL mortgage

If you want to secure your repayments for half a decade, you can't go wrong with Virgin Money, with it taking the top spot in the five-year sector, too. Its features mirror that of its three-year counterpart, with its fixed rate of 2.19% (4.2% APRC) keeping repayments to a minimum over the long term.

Tracker rate BTL mortgage

Virgin Money is clearly making its mark in buy-to-let, as it boasts the top rate in the variable sector as well! This comes with an initial variable rate of 1.54% over a two-year term, but remember that the rate is liable to fluctuate within that time. It comes with a lower fee than its fixed rate counterparts, while still offering the same flexibility and cashback incentive.

First-time landlord mortgage

Not all BTL mortgages are available to landlords who are just starting out, but if you're looking to make the jump to buy-to-let, Post Office Money has the solution. This deal takes pride of place in the first-time landlord sector with a rate of 1.41% that's fixed for two years, provided you've got a 40% deposit and enough to cover the £1,495 fee.

Rates and information correct as at 13.09.2017