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House price growth slows as affordability pressures persist

Annual house price growth eased to 2.1% in August, down from 2.4% in July,...

Mortgage approvals rose in July yet borrowing slowed

The Bank of England’s latest Money and Credit figures show that net mortgage approvals...

Afin Bank completes first deal

Afin Bank has completed its first mortgage, a £1,005,000 deal that involved a particularly...

Camco Finance adopts automated decisioning in bid to scale lending

Camco Finance has announced it will implement automated decisioning technology from LendingMetrics in a...

Borrowers want clarity on broker fees and commission

UK mortgage borrowers are demanding far greater transparency from brokers on how they are...

Homebuyers warned as bamboo emerges as hidden property threat

A homebuyer in Exeter has avoided an £11,000 bill to remove invasive bamboo after...

Why planning must be part of the asylum debate

At 2pm today the High Court is due to decide on an appeal against...

How planning can help solve the asylum housing crisis

The scale of the asylum housing crisis is stark. According to Reuters, more than...

Limited company landlords take bigger share of buy-to-let market

Landlords holding investment property through limited companies are playing an increasingly prominent role in...

Latest property transaction data indicates market is “building resilience”

UK property transactions edged up in July as confidence begins to return to the...

Gateway Surveyors marks 20 years with focus on innovation and client service

Gateway Surveyors is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, marking two decades of growth...

EXCLUSIVE: Mortgage industry launches festive concert to aid homeless

A collective of leading mortgage brokerages are joining forces this festive season to raise...

Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank cut product transfer window to four months

Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank are reducing the length of time customers can apply...

The Leeds cuts mortgage rates and lowers barriers for first-time buyers

Leeds Building Society has announced a raft of mortgage rate reductions of up to...

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We need clearer guidance on Stamp Duty advice

Just over a week ago Angela Rayner resigned following the discovery of a Stamp Duty breach on a flat she owns in Hove. She...

AI could make obsolescence obsolete and slash global e-waste

For decades, technology has been trapped in a cycle of forced obsolescence. Each year, a new iPhone or Android release quietly renders last year’s...

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...

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Rents ease in parts of UK but affordability pressures persist

The North East remains the most affordable region in the UK for tenants with...

Peers warn new towns risk failure without clear vision

The Government’s flagship plan to create a new generation of towns across England risks...

Howden upgrades Cardiff office to support growth plans

Howden has announced its move to a larger office in Cardiff as it plans...

LMS expands National Property Transaction Network

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