First-time buyers

Bank of Mum & Dad threatened by cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis is impacting family members’ ability to financially support their...

Quarter of buyers postponing home purchase dreams

27% of homebuyers are putting off their purchase due to cost of living fears,...

Sustainable upgrades could boost property value by £10k on average

A new study from WWF and ScottishPower has revealed that homeowners can boost the...

Aviva sees shift in views over family financial legacies

Over half of over 55s want to see the benefit of giving significant financial...

MBT Affordability integrates with Generation Home

Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT) has integrated its MBT Affordability research platform with Generation Home,...

Young people cutting back on spending more than other groups

Yorkshire Building Society has warned of the detrimental long-term economic impact of the cost-of-living...

BuildLoan unveils first ‘Help to Build’ mortgage

The government’s Help to Build Equity Loan Scheme has become a reality with the...

Spike in SmartrCriteria remortgage searches

There was a jump in remortgage activity as borrowers looked to beat further rate...

Parents would double financial assistance if it would be repaid

Parents are twice as likely to offer their adult children (aged 18-34 years old)...

Value of first-time buyer economy revealed

The value of the first time buyer (FTB) economy is set to reach a...

Report outlines challenges of homeownership

Homeowners and buyers at all stages of the property ladder are being forced to...

Mortgage advisers propose sweeping reforms to aid first-time buyers

A group of mortgage advisers working closely with Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has proposed...

Vernon BS partners with Brilliant Solutions

Vernon Building Society has teamed up with Brilliant Solutions to provide the mortgage club’s...

Leeds BS extolls deposit benefits of shared ownership mortgages

First time buyers using shared ownership are able to buy more expensive properties with...

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HMOs: market realities, future prospects, and the broker opportunity

The HMO sector remains one of the most dynamic parts of the private rented market, with recent data showing it’s both a significant asset...

Bridging the Pond: How large is the US bridging finance market, and compared to the UK?

When we first got started with LendInvest in the UK, post the financial crisis, bridging finance was a much more nascent product than it...

Passing the affordability exam

As teachers and students of various ages have spent August nervously opening exam results following years of study that will determine their ability to...

Investors are changing their approach – and lenders should too

The buy-to-let market never stands still, but the pace of change in recent years has been remarkable. The days of the so-called ‘accidental landlord’,...

Leasehold fees, specialists and the need to shop around

Leasehold properties account for around 20% of all dwellings in the UK, and while that figure may change in the future with government legislation...

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Landlords could face national insurance on rental income in budget

Landlords may soon be required to pay national insurance (NI) on rental income as...

The Right Mortgage launches autumn sales roadshows

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has unveiled plans for a series of autumn...

Vida improves affordability for specialist borrowers

Vida Homeloans has unveiled a series of changes to its mortgage range aimed at...

Pivotal Growth strengthens national presence with two ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions

Pivotal Growth has expanded its UK footprint with the acquisitions of More Choice Financial...