New build

Bluestone appoints new build and national account manager

Bluestone Mortgages has announced the appointment of Chris Holcomb as new build and national...

Metro Bank ups maximum new build LTV

Metro Bank has increased its maximum LTV for new build flats and houses to...

The Skipton to offer 95% LTV on new builds

The Skipton Building Society is to enter the 95% loan to value new build...

Skipton appoints national account lead

Rachael Hunnisett has been promoted to national account lead at Skipton Building Society for...

Beardmore succeeds Hall at L&G following latter’s departure to LSL

Legal & General Mortgage Club has appointed Clare Beardmore as head of broker and...

The Newcastle unveils Deposit Unlock 95% LTV new build range

The Newcastle Building Society has launched its Deposit Unlock range of mortgages, offering 95% loan...

The Skipton moves back into 90% LTV new build space

The Skipton Building Society is re-entering the 90% loan to value (LTV) new build...

Just Mortgages unveils new build training academy

Just Mortgages has opened applications for its first training academy dedicated to new build...

Just Mortgages expands onsite new build offering

Just Mortgages' specialist new build division is set to reach 23 brokers by the...

December new build sales down 9% year-on-year

Land Registry has published property sales data for December 2019. The most expensive residential sale...

The Mortgage Lender offers bespoke new build proposition

The Mortgage Lender has introduced a new build proposition with a free valuation and...

Record new build year for Precise Mortgages

As year-end approaches, Precise Mortgages is continuing to support new build customers. The lender says...

Strong first year in new build and Help to Buy for Accord

Since launching its new build and Help to Buy proposition in September 2018, Accord...

15% rise in new build registrations in July

Land Registry has reveal that the most expensive residential sale that took place in...

COMMENT

Autonomous AI is waiting for us

The UK rightly prides itself on having one of the most respected financial services sectors in the world but even strong markets benefit from...

TOM BILL: Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed signals

Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data and tempering the outlook for cheaper mortgages. However, an uncertain...

Think you know CeMAP? Maybe it’s time to think again

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage adviser in the UK needs to hold qualifications that are recognised by the FCA and, for...

Second charge mortgages set for another strong year in 2026

A few weeks into 2026, the direction of travel for the second charge mortgage market is already clear. Momentum has carried over from last...

Why the collapse of US auto finance lenders matters for UK mortgages

You might wonder why a car loans provider across the Atlantic has anything to do with UK mortgages – on the face of it,...

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Law firm’s shock closure leaves conveyancing clients in the dark

Hundreds and maybe thousands of borrowers have been left high and dry after a...

Newmanor Law broadens offering with move into high-value residential conveyancing

Newmanor Law has expanded into high-value residential conveyancing with the appointment of Charles James,...

One in three first-time buyers house-hunting with deposits of at least 25%

A significant minority of first-time buyers searching for mortgages are entering the market with...

Singles more exposed to insurance gaps as couples prioritise cover

People living alone are significantly less likely to insure their homes or take out...

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