New build

Skipton introduces new build helpdesk for brokers

Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries has launched a new build helpdesk so brokers can...

The Mortgage Lender hires head of specialist distribution

The Mortgage Lender (TML) has recruited Chris Kirby as head of specialist distribution and...

Skipton improves buy-to-let criteria following broker feedback

Skipton Building Society has updated its lending policy to allow for mortgages on new...

Just Mortgages to hold affordable housing event

Just Mortgages' new build division's inaugural New Build and Affordable Housing Event will take...

More people considering new builds than before

26% of homeowners are more likely to consider purchasing a new-build property compared to...

Clydesdale Bank improves new build criteria

Clydesdale Bank has made changes to its mortgage lending policy. The bank will now accept...

Pivotal Growth acquires specialist brokerage

Pivotal Growth Limited has announced the acquisition of Grange Mortgage and Protection Services. Grange is...

Newcastle BS expands First Homes range

Newcastle Building Society is expanding the availability of its popular First Homes product range...

Four-fifths of brokers optimistic about new build sector

TMA Club research has revealed that 79% of brokers feel optimistic about how the...

FTB shared ownership borrowers looking beyond new build

Greater numbers of first time buyers using shared ownership are buying existing properties rather...

Newcastle BS completes first Deposit Unlock deals

Newcastle Building Society has announced the first completions in the UK under the industry-led...

Finova adds Metro Bank to panel

Metro Bank has joined the lending panel of finova Payment & Mortgage Services, previously...

Virgin Money makes four positive criteria changes

Virgin Money has made improvements to its lending policy. It has increased its new build...

Clydesdale Bank increases maximum new build LTV

Clydesdale Bank has increased the maximum LTV available on new build residential houses to...
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COMMENT

Comment

The uncomfortable truth about the later life lending market

The headlines around the latest Equity Release Council figures released this month all suggested growth. But I think we need to have an honest...

Are we actually set up to support first-time buyers?

After a summer spent thinking it over, this time of year is often the point where first time buyers decide whether they're going to...

Leasehold reform has a September window – will Burnham use it?

At the time of writing, the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill still has no published First Reading date.  But is it imminent? Andy Burnham entered...

Advisers need an answer for evolving landlords

It’s a tough time to be a landlord. The succession of changes to tax and regulation made in recent years - with the Renters’...

AI doesn’t remove bias. It gives us the chance to manage it

One of the great promises of artificial intelligence has always been objectivity. Machines, unlike people, do not have bad days. They do not favour...

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Target Group launches staff AI programme for regulated finance

Target Group has launched an AI Champion programme to encourage the responsible use of...
Breakfast Briefing news

Employment history rises up brokers’ mortgage search agenda

Employment history became a more pressing concern for mortgage brokers in July as changing...
Homebuying

Half of homes taking longer to sell as regional divide widens

Homes in almost half of Great Britain’s local authority areas are taking longer to...
Comment

The uncomfortable truth about the later life lending market

The headlines around the latest Equity Release Council figures released this month all suggested...

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