UK Property & Short-Term Finance Insights
More than half (54%) of Scottish adults aged 18 to 34 say the rising cost of living is having the biggest impact on their ability to buy a home, Pepper Money reveals. Research from Pepper Money’s Scotland Specialist Lending Study shows that 39% of Scots…
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Nearly three times as many protection policies are being placed in trust compared to five years ago, analysis from a mortgage and protection network found.
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While Burnham’s first-time buyer scheme was welcomed, reflections on Help to Buy suggested that design and delivery matter.
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Leek Building Society has reduced rates across its holiday let and limited company buy-to-let (BTL) product ranges and added deals for landlord borrowers.
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The proportion of loans more than 30 days in arrears fell slightly to 6.3% in July 2026.
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Two brokers discussed how affordability assessments are fit for purpose, especially as buyers become more discerning.
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ModaMortgages has launched a limited-edition range of two- and five-year fixed rate products, with rates reduced by 10 basis points (bps) compared with its previous limited-edition offering.
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An announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority would be monitoring protection sales over the next year drew readers in this week.
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Buy Now, Pay Later providers such as Klarna are now subject to new rules. How will this impact shoppers and will using it prevent you from taking out a mortgage? Michelle Neville has the lowdown
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Together has joined the Equity Release Council. The specialist lender provides first charge, second charge and bridging finance, as well as later life lending. The council said Together’s membership brings additional expertise and perspective as the later life lending market evolves. Together personal finance chief…
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