UK Property & Short-Term Finance Insights
When the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its landmark report on AI and the future of retail financial services in July, the mainstream media zeroed in on a single narrative, the regulating of general-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT. But if you are a mortgage lender,…
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More than 8,500 homes with tenants already in place are currently being marketed for sale across England, according to analysis by The Letting Partnership. The latest figures show an estimated 8,553 properties are currently being advertised with tenants in situ, representing 1.8% of the 470,922…
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Scottish Building Society has expanded its mortgage lending across mainland UK. The move builds on the society’s existing mortgage offering in Scotland and the North of England. It says the move comes after growing broker demand for lenders willing to take a broader view of…
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Castle Trust Bank has enhanced its TermTen buy-to-let (BTL) proposition. The bank has introduced a new price category for medium HMOs of between seven and 10 rooms, offering a five-year fixed rate of 5.99% at up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). Loans are available from £200,000…
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The Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging, are less than a week away – and only a limited number of tables remain. On Tuesday 15 September, the specialist lending community will come together at The Belfry Hotel &…
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Welcome back after the long, hot, hot, hot summer. The smiles I have seen recently are definitely worn by those whose kids have just gone back to school. Juggling this job and long school holidays is no mean feat. You all have my respect. So,…
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Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) has cut its full-year profit outlook by around £5 million, to £38 million. The mortgage giant revised its profit expectations in a stock exchange note today. MAB said the expected recovery in 2026 UK house purchase activity failed to happen and…
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Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has extended its long-standing relationship with Coventry Building Society. Under the renewed contract, CSS will continue to deliver valuation services in support of the society’s residential and buy-to-let mortgage lending activity across the UK. The contract also incorporates Co-op Bank, which…
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The UK Government will start a roll out of its private rented sector database across England from December this year. The new service, which will gradually roll out region by region, is part of the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act. The government says…
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April Mortgages has launched an interest-only mortgage offering for borrowers over the age of 50, broadening their options before and into retirement.
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