Mortgage lending in regard to buy to let properties has not only increased in volume in recent years, but it has remained strong even in the wake of the new tax law which was introduced in April of last year. This new tax surcharge was expected to impact buy to let negatively, but had no real influence. The timing of the new tax was also anything buy perfect as the historic Brexit was still fresh in the minds of many going forward.

The UK housing market is beginning to show signs of a cooling off period, according to some recently released data. House sales are slowing with many house sellers waiting for extended periods of time to see interest in their properties for sale. This is prompting many to reconsider the price of their properties and decide on a lower listed price. 

Uncertainty has plagued the UK housing market since politics and other newsworthy headlines highlighted our days just months ago. This uncertainty laid the groundwork for expert opinions and forecasting to run rampant with every scenario being considered. Now, things are becoming clearer. Stressful moments are becoming less frequent. Short term expectations are becoming more concrete. And the remortgage sector continues to be on fire.

Some UK housing market experts have been making comments regarding the possibility of a cooldown within the market coming this year. According to some recent data, this is already the case in some parts of the UK. House sales are down a bit compared with the last quarter of 2016, and mortgage lending overall could always be a bit stronger. This possible cooling off period is causing many close to housing to predict big numbers in the next few months for those house owners sitting tight and choosing to remortgage.

Although events of last year could have been traumatic to the overall health of the UK housing market, it has remained resilient and come out on top, and in some cases has flourished. According to experts close to and within the housing market, little growth is expected specifically in the area of mortgage lending. That being said, the same cannot be mentioned about the potential of remortgage lending.

The latest data regarding first time buyers within the UK housing market indicate the group is committed to gaining access to the property ladder. First time house buyers sought out more mortgage lending than ever before in route to a spot in an allusive space. More than £53bn was lent to property seekers through the course of the year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.