Buy-to-let 'beginning to boom'

The buy-to-let market has continued its recovery to reach its busiest levels since 2008 as landlords expand their property empires due to strong tenant demand.

The number of buy-to-let loans increased by 16% over the three months to the end of September, while the value of mortgages advanced in the sector went up by 19%, said the Council for Mortgage Lenders (CML).