First-time buyers

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...

Newcastle Intermediaries expands JMSP range

Newcastle Intermediaries’ is expanding its Joint Mortgage Sole Proprietor (JMSP) portfolio with five-year fixed...

Revealed: questions first-time buyers too embarrassed to ask

Skipton Building Society has revealed the top 40 questions that first time buyers want...

Government unveils plans to extend home ownership

The government has announced plans to extend the Right to Buy scheme to those...

Lower income earners struggling with property affordability

29% of people earning less than the median UK average income are unable to...

Large minority of parents doubt their kids’ financial independence

38% of parents think their children are less financially independent than they were at...

Hanley Intermediaries unveils fee-free 5yr shared ownership mortgage

Hanley Intermediaries has launched a fee-free 3.75% five-year fixed rate shared ownership mortgage up...
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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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