First-time buyers

Even added to Twenty7tec

Twenty7tec has announced that Even, a new lender to market offering a bespoke solution...

New home completions up by 16%

New home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to latest data from NHBC. A...

Skipton reports 3.3% growth in mortgage portfolio

The Skipton Group has reported pre-tax profits for the past six months of £160.0m,...

Newcastle BS single largest Deposit Unlock lender

Newcastle Building Society has issued an update on its involvement with Deposit Unlock. The scheme...

LGA: £6 billion in Right to Buy discounts threaten scheme’s future

Almost £6 billion has been given out in discounts through the Right to Buy...

Bank of grandma and grandad helping more FTBs

New research from Aviva suggests there is a growing tendency among older Brits to...

Loughborough BS launches First Homes Mortgage

Loughborough Building Society has unveiled a mortgage to support homebuyers using the Government’s First...

Is the FPC ditching the wrong measure?

As you will no doubt have read, in a week from now the Bank...

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...
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COMMENT

funding

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,...

Government support is fundamental to market growth

We’ve seen another week of mainstream lenders reduce their rates with more reductions predicted this coming week. This shows more comfort and confidence around...

Bridging is a natural fit for a Shariah-compliant bridging provider

The UK bridging market is, in many ways, a natural fit for Shariah-compliant finance because both are fundamentally built around real assets, partnership structures...

Why relationships are becoming the mortgage industry’s most valuable asset

Information has never been more accessible, yet confidence in financial services remains relatively low. As technology continues to reshape the market, the value of...

Before brokers invest in AI, they need to ask the right questions

AI has moved quickly from industry talking point to commercial priority. For mortgage brokers, the question is no longer whether AI matters. It is...

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Atom bank cuts Prime mortgage rates by 15bps across full range

Atom bank has reduced rates across its Prime mortgage range by 15bps, with changes...
Building Societies

The Dudley cuts rates across residential, buy-to-let and expat ranges

Dudley Building Society has reduced rates across its residential, buy-to-let and expat mortgage products,...
News

Stamp Duty burden soars as tax threshold remains frozen at 2006 level

The Stamp Duty threshold at which homebuyers begin paying tax has remained unchanged since...
News

Gatehouse launches limited-edition HPPs and cuts selected BTL rates

Gatehouse Bank has introduced a range of limited-edition Home Purchase Plan and buy-to-let products...

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