Buy-to-let

Two new BDMs for Fleet Mortgages

Fleet Mortgages has announced the internal appointments of two new business development managers (BDMs)...

TMW outlines approach to new energy efficiency rules

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has issued a reminder to brokers of the new rules...

Roma Finance sees SPV growth in buy-to-let

Roma Finance has reported that the buy-to-let market is still popular with landlords running...

Remortgage approvals up over 9%

UK Finance has estimated gross mortgage lending in February to have been £19bn, 4.9%...

Paragon introduces further advance BTL proc fee

Paragon is providing ing a procuration fee for intermediaries who submit further advance business...

The buy-to-let market is only going one way

Markets tend to move in a certain direction because of numerous forces and I...

Scottish rental market slows down

The average rental property in Scotland increased in value by 0.7% in the 12...

New BTL remortgages from Accord

Accord Mortgages has launched a 1.94% two-year fix for buy-to-let remortgages at 65% loan...

Masthaven partners with Intrinsic in distribution boost

Masthaven has announced a new partnership with Intrinsic. Advisers that are part of the Intrinsic...

SimplyBiz Mortgages unveils portfolio review facility with Uinsure

In conjunction with Uinsure, SimplyBiz Mortgages has launched a portfolio review service for its...

TMW reintroduces 80% LTV buy-to-let deals

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has reintroducing 80% loan to value (LTV) products to its...

OneSavings Bank changes lending conditions pre-new EPC regs

OneSavings Bank has made changes to its lending conditions for residential buy-to-let and commercial...

Fleet Mortgages pulls limited company floating charge requirement

Fleet Mortgages will no longer require a floating charge on its limited company cases. The...

Despite increased costs, landlords continuing to spend

Tenant referencing and insurance provider FCC Paragon has found that buy-to-let landlords are increasingly...

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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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FCA charges banned broker over alleged unauthorised mortgage advice

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Shaun Lawrence with operating as a mortgage...

TPFG invests in L&G surveying services parent to strengthen lender links

The Property Franchise Group has taken a 25% stake in Meridian HoldCo, the parent...

Bank holds rate as energy shock clouds mortgage outlook

The Bank of England has held Bank Rate at 3.75% as policymakers assess the...

NatWest launches mortgage guidance through ChatGPT

NatWest Group has become the first UK bank to launch an app in ChatGPT,...