Economy

Bailey signals Bank Rate hold as Iran conflict clouds outlook

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has signalled that interest rate cuts are likely...

The cost of knowing less

There is a particular kind of risk in financial services that rarely announces itself...

Building societies need to start putting intelligence into motion

If you were at the Building Societies Association Annual Conference in Edinburgh last month...

Later life lending slows as borrowers remain cautious

Later life mortgage lending slowed during the first quarter of 2026 as older borrowers...

TPFG sees landlord compliance opportunity from RRA

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) says the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA)...

Parents turning to property wealth to fund rising school fees

More parents are using remortgages, further advances and second-charge loans to help fund private...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 20

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Leek Building Society secures double win at British Bank Awards

Leek Building Society has secured a double success at the 2026 British Bank Awards...

ModaMortgages launches limited edition 5-year fixes with free vals

ModaMortgages has expanded its buy-to-let range with the launch of new limited edition 5-year...

TSB cuts residential fixed mortgage rates

TSB cut rates across parts of its residential mortgage range today as lenders continue...

Royal London refreshes protection anniversary emails

Royal London is rolling out refreshed anniversary emails to protection customers as insurers continue...

Think tank calls for abolition of stamp duty and council tax

A major new report has called for stamp duty and council tax to be...

Rightmove digs in for legal battle as £1.5bn case heads to court

Rightmove has vowed to fight a landmark £1.5 billion legal action brought on behalf...

Housing recovery stalls as political uncertainty hits confidence

The UK housing market recovery expected at the start of 2026 has stalled as...

COMMENT

Buy-to-let at 30: the mortgage that changed Britain’s housing market

John Heron helped create buy-to-let when landlords had almost nowhere to turn for finance. Thirty years later, he and Paragon Bank's Louisa Sedgwick reflect...

Harpenden’s expat move could be bigger than the numbers suggest

Harpenden Building Society’s move into expat mortgages this summer has been good news for brokers and borrowers. But I think its importance goes beyond...

We need to wait to get a clearer picture

It's been a week where the political and economic backdrop has moved almost as fast as rates themselves, and it's worth taking stock of...

Leasehold valuation reform: the consultation is asking only half the question

The Government's consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates is important because it will help determine what leaseholders pay to extend leases or buy freeholds,...

What commonhold will mean for mortgage lenders and brokers

Commonhold is often presented as the straightforward alternative to leasehold. It removes the freeholder, gives flat owners greater control and avoids some familiar problems...

Latest news

Mortgage Brain adds Paymentshield home insurance option to CRM Brain

Mortgage Brain has integrated Paymentshield into CRM Brain, allowing brokers to introduce home insurance...

L&C strengthens senior team with partnerships and technology hires

L&C Mortgages has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Rachael Hunnisett...

PMS reports double-digit growth in mortgages and protection

PMS Mortgage Club says it is on course for its strongest performance in five...

Property firms urged to engage early with digital home-moving reforms

Property professionals have been urged to start testing digital home-moving processes now rather than...

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