Buy-to-let boom could jeopardise financial stability, says Bank of England

Looser lending requirements for landlords could bolster house prices but also exacerbate falls if borrowers need to sell when interest rates rise, Bank says

The buy-to-let boom could pose a risk to financial stability, the Bank of England said on Wednesday as it prepared to embark on a review of the potential pitfalls of the housing market.

The Bank is assessing buy-to-let as part of its analysis and remains concerned about the level of household debt.

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