Buy-to-let

Leeds’ BTL changes include 16bps reduction

The Leeds Building Society has cut rates on selected buy-to-let mortgages by up to...

NatWest to cut exclusive and core fixed rates

NatWest is making rate changes on selected core and semi-exclusive residential products and buy-to-let...

Paragon revamps buy-to-let proposition

Paragon has updated its buy-to-let mortgage range, offering lower interest rates, no up-front fees...

Barclays introduces three new deals

Barclays has launched three new fixed rate deals. The bank said the new mortgages were...

New hires for Brightstar as business continues to grow

Brightstar Group has strengthened its buy-to-let division with the arrival of James Oakley. It has...

First-time buyer confidence remains high

UK Finance's Mortgage Trends Update for May 2019 has revealed that there were 30,720 new...

LendInvest unveils new bridge-to-let product

LendInvest has launched a new bridge-to-let product for borrowers seeking to refurbish a property...

The Saffron joins SimplyBiz Mortgages panel

The Saffron Building Society has joined the SimplyBiz Mortgages lender panel. The move means that SimplyBiz...

Buy-to-let may just have to ‘make do and mend’

In an uncertain world, it’s difficult to get any sort of handle on how...

Leek United revises key lending policy criteria  

Leek United has made improvements to important aspects of its lending policy. It will now...

Together expands London and the South teams

Together has widened its distribution network with two new hires. Marylen Edwards is its new...

Rising yields presenting opportunities for professional landlords

The growth of the private rented sector (PRS) is subdued on the back of...

Belmont Green Finance closes £500m securitisation

Belmont Green Finance has closed a successful £500 million UK mortgage-backed securitisation. The transaction is...

Significant increase in rents during Q2

The Deposit Protection Service's Rent Index said the UK experienced a sharp increase in...

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The case for tech fluency before AI adoption in the mutual sector

It often feels like there is only one conversation taking place in financial services at the moment: artificial intelligence. Whether it’s trade shows and...

Commonhold and RTM: do not mistake control for simplicity

Commonhold is presented as a fairer form of flat ownership. Right to Manage (RTM) is sometimes portrayed as a quick way for residents to...

No holidays: advice firms need a plan for a busy August

Every summer, the same quiet risk runs through the intermediary market. Advisers, case managers and administrators go on holiday. Specialist lending cases, which have...

Every rate shock is becoming a test of the modern mortgage business

Halifax, Barclays and HSBC increased selected mortgage rates by up to 0.20% this week, effective 21 July. Halifax removed its sub-4% deals entirely. Barclays'...

Your next client is probably more complicated than your last one

There's a shift happening in the mortgage market that most small firms aren't ready for. It's not about rates. It's not about the political...

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Brilliant racks up a memorable afternoon for charity

Brilliant Solutions was on cue at Rileys as 70 players and several late arrivals...

Rayner rules out rent controls

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls in England, providing greater certainty...

Mortgage Brain adds Uinsure home insurance quotes to CRM platform

Mortgage Brain has integrated Uinsure with CRM Brain, allowing brokers to arrange buildings and...

Nationwide and Accord the latest to increase rates

Mortgage borrowers have been urged to review their options after Nationwide and Accord increased...