Kevin Rose

Kevin Rose began his career as a business and finance journalist in 1997 and has been writing about the mortgage industry since 2001.

He was the editor of BestAdvice for 23 years and was editor-in-chief of the Niche trade titles, which included Niche Mortgages, Niche Personal Loans and Niche Commercial Finance.

He launched and hosted the mortgage industry’s first ever podcast, SoundAdvice, back in 2005.

He has also written for a large number of newspapers and trade titles, including the Independent, i Paper, What Investment, Money Management and BusinessAge, and has also edited and contributed to Times Newspapers’ finance supplements.

In addition, he has acted as a consultant to publishing firms looking to maximise their online presence.

House prices

Prime London prices fall 7% as buyers hold back

Prime London house prices fell by 7% year-on-year in August as uncertainty over borrowing costs contributed to a sharp slowdown in sales activity, according to LonRes. The property analyst said the number of transactions across prime London was 19% lower than in August 2025 and...
Leasehold

Leasehold valuation reform: the consultation is asking only half the question

The Government's consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates is important because it will help determine what leaseholders pay to extend leases or buy freeholds, and what freeholders receive in return. But I think the debate risks becoming too narrowly focused on which percentage should...

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News

1.3 million households facing mortgage cost shock

Around 1.3 million additional UK households are now exposed to higher mortgage costs following...
Appointments

The Vernon hires internal BDM to expand intermediary reach

Vernon Building Society has appointed Damien Sabbaghe as intermediary business development manager as it...
Building Societies

Coventry trims first-time buyer and limited company buy-to-let rates

Coventry for intermediaries has cut selected mortgage rates for first-time buyers and limited company...
Appointments

TRM adds to PMI team with supervision & development manager hire

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has appointed Gemma Penkethman as PMI supervision &...
Buy-to-let

Rental yields rise across England and Wales as buy-to-let market enters more volatile period

Rental yields increased annually in every region of England and Wales in the first...
Later Life

Pure Retirement targets introducer growth with new adviser marketing tools

Pure Retirement has launched a suite of introducer-focused resources aimed at helping advisers expand...
Specialist

UTB widens criteria on benefits income and later life lending

United Trust Bank (UTB) has introduced further changes to its residential and second charge...
Buy-to-let

Keystone restores fixed rate buy-to-let products as market stabilises

Keystone Property Finance has brought back fixed rate options across its buy-to-let range, widening...
Buy-to-let

Lendlord launches tool to help landlords evidence Renters’ Rights Act compliance

Lendlord has launched a compliance tool aimed at helping landlords evidence service of the...
Later Life

Key extends equity release TV campaign after rise in customer enquiries

Key Equity Release has extended its television advertising campaign into the second quarter after...
Appointments

Ampla Finance adds three to team as it builds support for introducers

Ampla Finance has made three senior team changes across underwriting, compliance and growth as...
News

Mortgage rates surge and product choice shrinks as Iran conflict jolts market

New data from Moneyfacts shows the impact of the Iran conflict has been both...
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House prices

Prime London prices fall 7% as buyers hold back

Prime London house prices fell by 7% year-on-year in August as uncertainty over borrowing...
Leasehold

Leasehold valuation reform: the consultation is asking only half the question

The Government's consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates is important because it will help...
Interest Rates

UK rate hike risk grows after Fed raises rates

The prospect of UK interest rates rising again is moving back onto the agenda...
completions

Novus launches mortgage simulator to tackle completion delays

Novus Strategy has launched a mortgage journey simulator designed to allow lenders to test...