... before getting a mortgage, that is. The wave of valuation skepticism that resulted in a couple of lenders closing the door on new-builds continues, with both the CML and RICS warning that buy-to-let landlords can expect to face a few more hurdles - particularly regarding so-called "incentives" (cash-backs on new-builds for example) - before being granted a mortgage. Let's hope investors realise they're being done a favour - greater transparency and scrutiny is in everyone's best interests. Haven't they enough on their plates? More, here.