Semi-commercial

Shawbrook cuts buy-to-let and commercial mortgage rates

Shawbrook has announced pricing reductions across several of its buy-to-let and commercial products. The lender...

Brokers offered real opportunity from unencumbered rental properties

Brightstar Financial has published a video which argues that unencumbered rental properties present a...

InterBay cuts semi-commercial and commercial rates

InterBay has made changes across its semi-commercial and commercial product ranges; including new limited...

Foundation brands cut rates and add limited edition HMO product

The buy to let brand of specialist lender, Foundation Home Loans, has announced a...

LHV Bank doubles size of loan book

LHV Bank's UK lending portfolio now totals £140 million. At the end of 2023, the...

The rising value of the semi-commercial sector

There’s always a huge amount of talk around the ‘next big thing’ in any...

Landlords increasingly investing in semi-commercial properties

Landlords are increasingly moving towards semi-commercial property, with applications almost doubling in 2024 compared...

Solutions by Foundation cuts semi-commercial rates

Solutions by Foundation, the specialist buy-to-let brand of Foundation Home Loans, has lowered pricing...

Hope Capital makes dual representation improvements

Hope Capital says it has made improvements to its offering, now considering legal dual...

Quantum Mortgages welcomes L&C Mortgages to panel

Quantum Mortgages, the specialist buy-to-let lender, has announced the addition of L&C Mortgages to...

Foundation Home Loans launches multiple property products

Foundation Home Loans has launched a new series of products specifically for landlords buying...

Shawbrook to provide dedicated expert support for loans over £5m

Shawbrook is boosting its support for professional landlords and property investors seeking larger, more...

CSF offers semi-exclusive InterBay commercial mortgages

Crystal Specialist Finance (CSF) has launched a new range of semi-exclusive mortgages for landlords...

Legal & General Mortgage Club launches Referral Pro tool

Legal & General Mortgage Club has announced the launch of its new Referral Pro...

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Property transactions are slower than ever – why?

While much of the financial services sector is becoming faster and more automated, the property industry appears to be falling behind. According to a story...

Beyond the payslip: the importance of rethinking borrower profiles

In our market, the term ‘non-standard borrower is often used to describe applicants whose financial profiles don’t conform to traditional expectations - freelancers, the...

Non dom changes create £401 million stamp duty black hole

It’s exactly nine years since 52% of the country voted to leave the EU. The decision was driven by a range of factors including...

FCA’s mortgage rule changes: it’s time to raise the advice bar, not drop it

The FCA’s move to relax some of the rules around mortgage switching and term changes might sound sensible on paper—cutting admin, giving borrowers quicker...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to pay for the American War of Independence. Manufacturers were charged by...

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Paymentshield reintroduces unemployment cover with AmTrust

Paymentshield has unveiled a refreshed mortgage protection product that reintroduces unemployment cover alongside accident...

Molo cuts fixed rates across UK and expat buy-to-let ranges

Molo has announced a series of fixed rate reductions across its UK resident and...

The Vernon reports 158% rise in RIO mortgage demand

Vernon Building Society has reported a sharp rise in demand for its retirement interest-only...

Inspired Lending provides £2m facility for Nottingham HMO scheme 

Inspired Lending has delivered a £2 million loan facility to fund the acquisition and...