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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Technology

Advisers told to tighten processes as rate volatility squeezes mortgage options

Advisers are being urged to sharpen their processes as lenders continue to withdraw products...
legal

Conveyancer shortage threatens to slow homebuying process

Falling conveyancer numbers and rising transaction volumes are increasing pressure on the homebuying process,...
networks

Sesame rolls out OneView adviser platform to bring core tools into one system

Sesame has launched a new web-based adviser platform, OneView, designed to bring core tools,...
Conveyancing

SortRefer reports record month as March instructions rise 16%

SortRefer said March 2026 was its strongest month on record, with overall instructions up...
Q&A

Q&A: Ronelle Arbib, Recognise Bank

Mortgage Soup fires the questions at Ronelle Arbib, chief operating officer at Recognise Bank. Mortgage...
Appointments

Mercantile Trust promotes Nina Kainth to head of sales

Mercantile Trust has promoted Nina Kainth to head of sales, bringing its business development...
Regulation

Regulators set out framework for higher loan-to-income lending as cap is eased

The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have published proposals setting out how...
Policy

Planning delays and tax burden undermine housing viability, says RSM UK

RSM UK has called on government to reassess planning reforms and tax policy after...
Appointments

HLPartnership adds Jon Cooke as board adviser

HLPartnership has appointed estate agency executive Jon Cooke as a board adviser, in a...
Buy-to-let

Landlords tighten tenant checks ahead of renters’ rights overhaul

Landlords are preparing to tighten tenant selection processes as the Renters’ Rights Act approaches,...
Appointments

Afin Bank adds underwriter to specialist lending team

Afin Bank has appointed Lisa Taylor as an underwriter as the specialist lender continues...
News

First-time buyers face greatest risk as mortgage turmoil grips market

First-time buyers are the most exposed group in the housing market as mortgage withdrawals...
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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...