UK Property & Short-Term Finance Insights
More than 300,000 homes across England worth nearly £89bn have been sitting empty for at least six months, according to research from House Buyer Bureau. The firm found that there are 754,264 vacant homes across England, of which 303,185 are classed as long-term vacant. This…
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Construction output rose by 0.1% in July, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). But industry experts are warning to look beyond the seemingly positive figure. The 0.1% rise follows a decrease of 0.1% in June 2026 and a decrease…
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New lender, Gable Mortgages, has been added to Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing Brain, giving brokers faster access to its products through the technology creator’s product sourcing platform. Brokers can now research Gable Mortgages’ zero-deposit mortgage products, helping them assess cases more quickly. Gable Mortgages’ product range…
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These are uncertain times for landlords. Indeed, it could be argued that, economically, the vista remains one of uncertainty for more than just landlords. Increased legislation, decreasing margins for investors and inconsistent direction at a governmental level all merely add to the texture of what…
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Aldermore Bank has reported £10.4bn in gross property lending for the year ending June 2026, up from £8.7bn the year before.
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Alongside securing a “milestone” funding line, the investment manager has appointed a senior hire with 18 years of industry experience.
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Inspired Lending has announced rate reductions across its bridging rates, enabled by increased funding support from the Pears family.
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Despite continued appetite for investment and growth, too many SMEs and professional property investors still find themselves restricted by rigid lending models that struggle to accommodate complexity and, let’s be honest, the real world.
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Legal & General Surveying Services has officially launched its rebrand after it changed ownership in December 2025.
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The Honorary Fellowship is awarded by the Chartered Banker Institute, and recognises senior professionals who have made significant contribution to the banking profession.
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