Mortgages

Santander cuts mortgage rates across the board

Santander has reduced interest rates on a wide range of its residential mortgage products...

The Buckinghamshire trims Credit Restore rates 

Buckinghamshire Building Society has cut rates on its Credit Restore mortgage range by up...

Clydesdale drops residential and BTL mortgage rates

Clydesdale Bank is set to implement a series of rate reductions across its residential...

L&C Mortgages joins Open Property Data Association to champion smarter, faster homebuying

L&C Mortgages has joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) as an association member. L&C...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to...

Virgin Money lowers selected fixed rates across residential and BTL

Virgin Money is set to implement a range of rate reductions across its residential...

The Newcastle lowers SVR to 6.50% from July

Newcastle Building Society has announced a cut to its Standard Variable Rate (SVR), reducing...

The Bath launches green self-build mortgage with BuildLoan

Bath Building Society has introduced its first green self-build mortgage range, aimed at supporting...

Gen H cuts mortgage rates by up to 50bps

Specialist lender Gen H has announced mortgage rate reductions of up to 50 basis...

The Right Mortgage reports record-breaking growth in Q1

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has reported a robust start to 2025, with...

Cooling rental market signals shift in tenant behaviour as first-time buyers return

Tenant demand across Great Britain has dropped sharply, marking a significant turning point in...

Mortgage advice in jeopardy as FCA reopens the door to execution-only

Execution only and FCA’s consultation has been playing on my mind. Having navigated decades...

Sellers cut prices as property market enters price-sensitive summer phase

Home sellers have reduced asking prices this month, signalling a shift in strategy as...

The Swansea unveils mobile app in drive to improve digital access

Swansea Building Society has taken a significant step in its digital transformation strategy with...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...