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Inflation surge: mortgage and property experts weigh in on rising costs
With CPI inflation rising to 3.8% in July – up from 3.6% in June, this has raised concerns about the ongoing financial…
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Lock, stock and new solar panels: the changing face of housing stock
Dwelling stock in England has increased by 9% over the past decade to 25.4 million, with over half of properties in the…
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New property taxes must be fit for purpose, Propertymark recommends
Propertymark has highlighted that any future changes to the current Stamp Duty system across England and Northern Ireland must be carefully considered,…
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PEXA launches full proposition to market in huge milestone moment for UK property transactions
PEXA, the world-leading digital property exchange platform, today announces that it is launching its full proposition to the UK market in September…
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Pepper Money refreshes bank statement requirements to simplify broker experience
Market-leading specialist lender Pepper Money is pleased to announce today that standard bank statement requirements for employed and self-employed applicants have been reduced to…
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L&G comments on the ONS rental affordability data
With the release of the latest ONS private rental affordability data published earlier today, L&G’s Managing Director, Retail Retirement, Lorna Shah provides…
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Propertymark response to latest ONS report on private rental affordability
As the UK continues to grapple with a deepening rental crisis, pressures on both tenants and landlords are reaching critical levels. Against…
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Emily Carr joins Afin Bank to head up mortgage advisor team
Emily Carr has joined Afin Bank as Mortgage Advisor and will head up the new specialist lender’s inhouse team of advisors. The…
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Average UK property price falls 1.3% in August – Rightmove
According to Rightmove House price index- the largest monthly sample of residential property prices and housing market activity- the average price of…
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Two-year mortgage rates are at a three year low and below 5%, but will they remain?
The average two-year mortgage rate is at a three-year low at 4.99%, the first time below 5% since the Liz Truss mini-budget,…
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Trump’s presidency sparks drop in UK–U.S. moves
2025 has seen a sharp decline in the number of Brits moving to the United States of America, correlating with the U.S. Presidential…
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Leasehold lettings under pressure: landlords blocked from improving flats
New research from LRG (Leaders Romans Group) reveals that leasehold structures are creating a growing barrier to progress in the rental sector, limiting upgrades,…
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80% of homeowners could be missing out on green mortgage benefits
UK homeowners could be losing out on mortgage savings as 80% of UK homeowners admit they are not familiar with green mortgages…
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Royal London enhances Principle equity release product
Royal London today announces significant enhancements to its Principal equity release product, reinforcing its commitment to delivering long-term value, reliability, and increased…
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The decent homes standard: what landlords need to know
Written by Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group The Government is preparing to extend the Decent Homes Standard to…
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Mortgage compliance teams could become more important, not obsolete
Written by Dawid Kotur, CEO of Curvestone Nobody knows exactly how AI will reshape mortgage compliance, but here’s one compelling vision: Mortgage compliance…
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Nationwide offers enhanced affordability to support remortgage borrowers
From today, Tuesday 12 August, homeowners who are looking for a new mortgage deal may benefit from enhanced affordability when applying to remortgage to…
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Mortgage choice dips as lenders act with caution
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the overall choice of mortgages fell month-on-month, as shelf-life rose. Average fixed rates edged closer…
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Santander updates loan to income policy – unlocking thousands more in borrowing for buyers
Santander UK has announced improvements to its Loan to Income thresholds from 12 August, enabling borrowers to potentially access thousands more when…
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e4 Strategic joins the OPDA to support smarter data sharing in UK property transactions
Digital solutions provider e4 Strategic, the company which recently launched VERSA – a new digital workflow platform – to the UK market,…
