Buy-to-let

Fewer landlords remortgaging for portfolio expansion

The proportion of landlords remortgaging is coming close to record levels, according to Paragon's...

UK expats being stung by “punitive” transaction costs

It has been claimed that UK expats acquiring buy-to-let property back home are typically...

Making the most of the ‘new normal’

For a sector that has been through a significant amount of change over the...

Paragon’s new mortgage lending up 23%

Paragon has reported that its total mortgage lending increased by 23% to £721 million...

New intermediary exclusives from the Skipton

The Skipton Building Society has introduced a new range of intermediary-only exclusive products for...

Sainsbury’s Bank moves into buy-to-let

Sainsbury’s Bank has launched new buy-to-let (BTL) products solely available via brokers. The new products...

Pepper Money reduces buy-to-let rates and fees

Pepper Money has made changes to its buy-to-let range, reducing rates by up to...

TMW adds new 10-year deal and cuts tracker rates

The Mortgage Works has cut rates for two-year tracker mortgages by up to 0.45 percentage...

Magellan Homeloans partners with Connect for Intermediaries

Magellan Homeloans has partnered with Connect for Intermediaries, joining the panel of both its...

Fastest rising rents in the South West

Your Move's latest Rental Tracker has found that the South West was the fastest...

West One makes key second charge criteria change

West One will now allow non buy-to-let income to be used towards the affordability...

Nationwide’s net lending down £3 billion

The Nationwide Building Society has reported a sharp fall in its net mortgage lending,...

Citizens Advice urges government to tighten bill to protect renters

Citizens Advice has warned that a government pledge to ban tenants fees in England...

The Swansea BS joins PMS and Sesame panels

PMS Mortgage Club and Sesame Network have added the Swansea Building Society to their...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Portfolio landlords reshape buy-to-let market

Portfolio landlords are becoming increasingly central to the buy-to-let market as investors take a more structured approach to property ownership. The market has seen a...

Supporting complex cases in a modern mortgage market

In today’s diverse mortgage landscape, brokers are working with a growing number of clients whose circumstances fall outside traditional lending models. From self-employed professionals...

Busting the myths that stop homeowners protecting their income

In my role at LifeSearch, I spend a lot of time talking to mortgage advisers, brokers, and, increasingly, customers directly. One thing comes up time...

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Middle East uncertainty prompts homeowners to reassess mortgage plans

UK homeowners are overpaying mortgages and looking to secure new rates as geopolitical and...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk...

Cambridge BS commits to three-year charity partnership and local housing support grants

The Cambridge Building Society has unveiled a new three-year funding partnership alongside a fresh...

Nomo launches broker academy for Gulf client property finance

Nomo has launched a broker academy to support intermediaries working with Gulf Cooperation Council...