Buy-to-let

Coventry for Intermediaries cuts buy-to-let rates

Coventry for Intermediaries has reduced rates across its buy-to-let mortgage range at 65-75% LTV. Rates...

Commercial boost behind Brightstar’s record growth

Specialist distributor Brightstar has reported record growth as broker enquiries continue to rise and,...

NatWest IS improves buy-to-let criteria

NatWest Intermediary Solutions will tomorrow introduce changes to its buy-to-let criteria tomorrow. It believes the...

Aldermore changes let to buy offering

Aldermore is today extending its let to buy mortgage propostion, which will enable borrowers...

Free new online tool for landlords

A free new online property management tool aimed at changing the way landlords and...

Gross advances and new commitments on the rise

The overall value of the residential loan amounts outstanding was £1,272 billion in the...

New limited edition BTL from Fleet

Fleet Mortgages has launched a new standard buy-to-let 'limited edition' product. The deal is a...

Sharp rise in remo valuations last month

The number of valuations for remortgaging rose 25% in August compared to July, according...

32% of Brits have bought a property as an investment

A new study of 2,000 homebuyers has found that the average UK home buyer...

HSBC significantly broadens buy-to-let proposition

HSBC is making its buy-to-let range of mortgages available to non-HSBC customers for the...

Platform tweaks rates

Platform has cut rates on its buy-to-let mortgage range by up to 0.10 percentage points. Deals...

Precise reduces buy-to-let rates

Precise Mortgages has cut rates on its buy-to-let mortgage range. The changes follow the improved rates on...

FSE London seminar programme published

The Financial Services Expo (FSE) London seminar programme will cover three theatres. On both days there...

Over-55s still in property purchase market

37% of homeowners over the age of 55 are planning at least one more property...

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A steadier second half of 2026 in sight?

The first half of 2026 has been a reminder that the mortgage market does not operate in isolation. While domestic economic conditions have remained...

How brokers can secure better client outcomes in a volatile market

Experience has always counted in the mortgage market. Brokers who worked through the financial crisis, the Covid pandemic, the Liz Truss mini-Budget and cost-of-living...

Housing reform needs a thriving private rental sector, not just a thriving sales and purchase market

One of the most encouraging developments over recent weeks has been the renewed focus on improving the homebuying and selling process. The Government's plans to...

The economics of developing the next generation of advisers

Over the past couple of decades, I have worked alongside literally thousands of AR and DA firms, from businesses employing one or two advisers...

Is Andy Burnham the New Messiah or just Starmer with better eyebrows?

What a damning indictment of Labour that Andy Burnham appears to be strolling towards the leadership in what looks less like a contest and...

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Leeds launches 98% LTV mortgage aimed at widening access for first-time buyers

Leeds Building Society has introduced a new 98% loan-to-value mortgage designed to help more...

Uinsure secures exclusive Lloyds Bank General Insurance panel deal for advisers

Uinsure has added Lloyds Bank General Insurance to its home insurance panel in an...

Clydesdale cuts selected residential product transfer rates

Clydesdale Bank is reducing a range of residential product transfer fixed mortgage rates from...

Foundation shows how revised Property Plus criteria unlock Scottish buy-to-let purchase

Foundation has highlighted how enhancements to its Property Plus proposition helped a broker secure...