Finance Fact Library

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates

The average rate UK lenders advertise on 2-year fixed buy-to-let mortgages, compared with residential rates and the extra Stamp Duty landlords pay.

Average 2-year fixed buy-to-let rate, 75% loan-to-value

4.52%

Bank of England average of rates advertised by UK lenders in October 2026 on 2-year fixed buy-to-let mortgages, for landlords with a 25% deposit.

Bank of England · checked 10 Nov 2026

Average 2-year fixed rate, 75% loan-to-value

5.39%

The same measure for homeowners, for comparison. The two series are weighted differently by the Bank, so the gap between them is not a like-for-like price difference.

Bank of England · checked 10 Nov 2026

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Bank of England Bank Rate

3.75%

Set by the Monetary Policy Committee, which meets eight times a year. Held at 3.75% on 17 September 2026.

Bank of England · checked 10 Nov 2026

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Additional Property Surcharge

5%

Landlords in England and Northern Ireland pay this extra on each band of the price when they buy another property.

GOV.UK — HMRC · checked 10 Nov 2026

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Additional Dwelling Supplement Scotland

8%

Landlords in Scotland pay this Additional Dwelling Supplement on the whole price of another property.

Scottish Government · since 5 Dec 2024 · checked 10 Nov 2026

More on Scottish Stamp Duty (LBTT) Rates →

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