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HMO availability falls sharply as landlords consider exit

The number of house shares available across England has dropped sharply, with new research...

Rugby World Cup legend to host MIMHC Charity Ball 2025

Rugby World Cup winner and sporting icon Will Greenwood MBE has been confirmed as...

Self-employed workers would switch to a salaried job to get a mortgage

The majority of self-employed workers would switch to a salaried job to get a...

Everyday accidents drive rise in hospital admissions

Hospital admissions caused by everyday accidents are rising sharply, according to new research by...

Phoebus joins Aston University to pioneer AI tools for mortgage servicing

Aston University has teamed up with Phoebus Software to create what is being described...

First-time buyers favour ‘forever homes’

First-time buyers are increasingly opting for larger homes and longer mortgage terms as they...

OPDA launches upgraded framework to cut delays in transactions

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has unveiled version 3.5 of its Property Data...

Majority of landlords plan to hold their ground, Landbay survey shows

Buy-to-let landlords are demonstrating renewed confidence in the private rented sector, with a majority...

Knowledge Bank unveils affordability calculator for brokers

Knowledge Bank has broadened its scope beyond criteria with the launch of a new...

South drives first annual asking house price fall since 2024

Asking prices for homes in Great Britain have slipped into annual decline for the...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen...

Project 28 launches in a bid to slash time it takes to sell homes

A coalition of 23 of the UK’s leading property organisations has unveiled a sweeping...

Rotherham mortgage boss crowned Lord of the Manor

Scott Thorpe, founder and chief executive of TMG Mortgage Network, has been formally recognised...

CHL Mortgages announces largest expansion of its buy-to-let range

CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries has announced a major overhaul of its buy-to-let proposition, unveiling...
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform

With great power comes great responsibility

There has been a huge amount in the press about the “feudal” system of leasehold and how the government’s revitalised commonhold will fix all...

Don’t rein me in

For many years, major financial institutions and large retailers have understood the benefits of presenting their customers with complementary products alongside their core offering. Banks...

More questions now surround the home moving digital journey

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its highly anticipated Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap, representing the most aggressive...

Stability has value: why the latest Bank Base Rate hold matters

The Bank of England's decision to maintain Bank Base Rate (BBR) at 3.75% may not have generated the excitement that often accompanies a rate...

If you motivate an idiot you just get stupid things done quicker

There's a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence in the mortgage industry right now. Nearly nine in 10 mortgage brokers want technology to play...

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LHV Bank appoints Harper Macleod as Scottish legal adviser

LHV Bank has appointed Scottish law firm Harper Macleod as its primary Scottish legal...
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The Mortgage Works cuts switcher rates for existing landlords

The Mortgage Works has reduced rates across selected buy-to-let and limited company buy-to-let switcher...
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Mortgage industry scheme for Armed Forces leavers gains momentum

A new initiative designed to encourage Armed Forces personnel into careers across the mortgage...
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Hot weather prompts homeowners to rethink cooling costs and property choices

Rising temperatures are prompting more UK homeowners to invest in cooling measures, while growing...

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