Economy

Melton enters limited company buy-to-let market

Melton Building Society is entering the limited company buy-to-let sector as more landlords continue...

House price growth slows as higher borrowing costs hit confidence

House prices remained broadly flat in April as higher borrowing costs and renewed economic...

PM Data Services adds upgrades to BTL sourcing platform

PM Data Services has rolled out a series of upgrades to its Genie sourcing platform...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 8

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk...

The human adviser in an AI mortgage market

NatWest’s decision to place home-buying guidance inside ChatGPT is a story with large implications. It...

Additional property purchases drive stamp duty receipts in more than half of councils

Landlords and second-home buyers now account for the majority of stamp duty receipts in...

Equity release lending falls as uncertainty delays completions

Equity release lending fell in the first quarter of 2026 as economic uncertainty and...

Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

Middle East uncertainty prompts homeowners to reassess mortgage plans

UK homeowners are overpaying mortgages and looking to secure new rates as geopolitical and...

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...
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COMMENT

Artificial Intelligence

If you motivate an idiot you just get stupid things done quicker

There's a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence in the mortgage industry right now. Nearly nine in 10 mortgage brokers want technology to play...

Hobson’s Choice: Which root canal treatment would you prefer, Sir?

Now that Andy Pandy from ‘oop norf’ is de facto the Prime Minister elect and will shortly be choosing the colour scheme of No...

Buy-to-let: reality versus a much-peddled narrative

Every few months, it seems, another report emerges suggesting buy-to-let no longer stacks up as an investment proposition. The headlines are often dramatic, the...

A week of progress and reassurance

The past week has brought further reassurance for borrowers. With the Bank of England holding the base rate as expected and inflation remaining steady...

ABS 2026 review: Economic factors stemming growth

As the Global ABS conference ended there was no doubt that it was a huge success, with official numbers being confirmed at 5,500 attendees,...

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