New build

Criticism and uncertainty surround launch of Labour’s ‘Freedom to Buy’ mortgage scheme

Rachel Reeves is expected to launch Labour’s Freedom to Buy scheme tomorrow, a permanent...

OneDome appoints head of new homes and partnerships

OneDome has appointed Mobeen Akram as head of new homes and partnerships, in order...

Santander supports new build buyers with revised lending criteria

Santander UK has updated its affordability calculations for new build homes which should allow...

Nationwide raises LTV ceiling on new builds to 95%

Nationwide is set to increase the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) on new build houses to...

Gen H lowers New Build Boost rate to 5.95%

Gen H has announced a rate reduction on its New Build Boost mortgage product,...

Newcastle boosts new build flat support with higher LTV move

Newcastle for Intermediaries has announced a significant policy shift that raises the maximum loan-to-value...

The Darlington unveils 95% LTV Rate Reducer for non-London new-build

Darlington Building Society has launched a suite of five-year fixed-rate mortgages offering up to...

Accord raises lending limits and expands 95% LTV to new-build homes

Accord Mortgages has announced a substantial uplift to its maximum loan amounts, with increases...

Rising new build values boosting developer margins

The gap between the cost of building new homes and their final market value...

SME survey launched to gauge policy impact on mortgage market and housing delivery

A new ‘State of Play’ survey will assess how Labour’s first year in power...

Gen H pushes into new build market with 90% LTV lending offer

Gen H has unveiled a significant expansion of its mortgage offering with the launch...

North West surges ahead in off-plan sales as London slips

Mortgage brokers are being urged to reassess their regional strategies as new figures reveal...

Gen H secures strategic funding deal with SilverRock to expand homeownership access

Fintech mortgage lender Gen H has struck a major funding partnership with specialist investor...

Sadiq Khan’s Green Belt pivot could signal major opportunity for mortgage and housing markets

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has taken a decisive step in addressing the capital’s...
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COMMENT

Artificial Intelligence

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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Hundreds and maybe thousands of borrowers have been left high and dry after a...
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Newmanor Law has expanded into high-value residential conveyancing with the appointment of Charles James,...
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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...
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People living alone are significantly less likely to insure their homes or take out...

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