Buy-to-let

North East is top region for HMO yields

Lendlord has published its first HMO Data Analysis Report, providing detailed insights into the...

Gatehouse Bank improves buy-to-let offering

Gatehouse Bank has introduced a series of changes to its range of buy-to-let purchase...

Landlords avoiding necessary work for EPC ‘C’ rating

Despite the government ruling that all rental properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate...

London is top buy-to-let hotspot

Simply Business, a provider of small business and landlord insurance, has revealed the locations...

Metro Bank ups maximum BTL loan sizes

Metro Bank has increased its maximum loan sizes for its buy-to-let products. The changes include...

RAW Capital Partners joins Paradigm panel

Paradigm has announced the addition of specialist and buy-to-let lender, RAW Capital Partners, to...

Coventry for intermediaries cuts BTL & residential rates

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced a selection of residential and buy-to-let fixed rates by...

HTB adds restricted holiday lets to offering

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its specialist lending proposition to now include restricted...

54 promotions at Market Financial Solutions

Short-term lender Market Financial Solutions has promoted 54 members of staff. Its team has now...

PEXA reaches £100m transactional milestone

PEXA has processed £100 million worth of UK remortgage transactions through its platform. The increasing...

Annual rent bill for under 45s totals £56.2bn

Hamptons' analysis of official data has established that the amount of rent paid by...

This year is all about the here and now

Talk of interest rates at the moment might well be deemed off limits for...

Market Financial Solutions added to network panel

Market Financial Solutions has joined the panel of lenders of Try Mortgage Network. Try’s network...

Combined salary averages in 2024 mortgage searches up 9.52% YOY

Twenty7tec has reported a year-on-year rise in mortgage searches of 7.96% across 2024. The first...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...