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New insurtech platform aims to speed up property deals

A new insurtech platform, Incept, has been launched to streamline the way property transactions...

Remortgage completions fall sharply as borrowers face higher payments

The number of remortgage completions fell by more than a quarter in August as...

Making Digital Sales Ready properties the norm, not the exception

Digital Sales Ready listings and upfront information have the potential to transform the home...

LMS expands National Property Transaction Network

LMS has announced a major expansion of its National Property Transaction Network (NPTN) as...

Conveyancing Alliance rebrands as CAL

Conveyancing Alliance has unveiled a major rebrand as CAL, bringing its offering under a...

PropEco launches audit tool to tackle widespread EPC errors

PropEco has launched an EPC Audit tool designed to identify and correct errors in...

Antiquated homebuying system costs UK economy £1.5bn a year

The UK’s outdated homebuying process is draining at least £1.5 billion annually from consumers...

OPDA launches upgraded framework to cut delays in transactions

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has unveiled version 3.5 of its Property Data...

We need clearer guidance on Stamp Duty advice

Just over a week ago Angela Rayner resigned following the discovery of a Stamp...

Project 28 launches in a bid to slash time it takes to sell homes

A coalition of 23 of the UK’s leading property organisations has unveiled a sweeping...

Rayner stands down after stamp duty inquiry

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after Sir Laurie...

Aspen Bridging introduces dual legal representation

Aspen Bridging has launched a new dual representation legal service designed to cut completion...

Rayner admits stamp duty error after using son’s trust to buy £800,000 flat

Angela Rayner has admitted underpaying stamp duty on the £800,000 Hove seafront flat at...

Fleet Mortgages opens up solicitor choice for limited company landlords

Fleet Mortgages has scrapped its restricted conveyancing panel for limited company buy-to-let applications, giving...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

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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...

Stamp Duty receipts fall despite wider tax net

Stamp duty receipts have fallen this year despite more homebuyers being pulled into paying...

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