Bridging loans became much more widespread, and a fair bit cheaper, in 2018

The average value of a UK home has risen by 43% over the last decade, while the average wage has increased by 15% - and mortgage payments have trickled up by just 3%

95,126 mortgages were approved by the main high street banks in July 2019; the highest monthly total since July 2009

The 3% SDLT surcharge and the reduction of mortgage interest tax relief have changed the shape of the buy-to-let market