UK Property & Short-Term Finance Insights
The number of residential properties offered at auction rose by 8.1% year on year in September, although the number sold fell slightly, according to data from EIG. A total of 4,382 residential lots were offered at auction during the month, up from 4,053 in September…
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The cost of moving house could rise as diesel prices rise, with removal firms warning that soaring fuel bills are adding to the cost of transporting customers’ belongings. Figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero show that average diesel prices reached 200.04p…
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Banking stocks have fallen in early morning trading upon reports that the chancellor is planning to raise tax on banks. Senior bank executives have told the BBC that chancellor John Healey is planning the move in his first autumn Budget this month. NatWest and Lloyds…
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Foundation has appointed Foz Ahmad as regional account manager for the East of England, to support brokers handling complex residential and buy-to-let mortgages. Ahmad brings 12 years of experience in the mortgage industry, having worked as both a mortgage adviser and a business development manager.…
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Every player in the mortgage industry needs to pull together and collaborate to enable smart data to work for the homebuying process, according to panellists in the latest episode of MQube Live. The panel discussed how smarter use of data could reduce delays, improve certainty…
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NHL has launched a new Premium Plan product on its first charge mortgages.
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Halifax launched what it described as a ‘modernised’ experience for its brokers.
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Under-70s made up nearly two-thirds of its Interest Reward customers
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Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) is increased the maximum loan to value (LTV) it will lend against eligible houses in multiple occupation (HMO) mortgages to 80%.
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LendInvest has expanded its property development finance team.
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