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Written by Peter Mitchell

Borrowers urged to retain cover as base rates hold

As the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England voted to keep the base rate at 3.75%, insurance giant, Metlife UK, called on borrowers to seek advice from brokers before cancelling protection cover which was ‘more valuable than ever.’ ...

No-deposit mortgages cost extra £73k interest

Research reveals how financing 100% of a home purchase significantly increases repayments and borrowing charges over five years. ...

LIG announces Sales Pack Ready

Landmark launches Sales Pack Ready to support upfront property information and streamline the home buying and selling process. ...

Semi-commercial lending to pass £1bn

Semi-commercial mortgage lending is on track to exceed £1bn in 2026 as demand and lender competition continue to rise. ...

Developers reliance on specialist finance increasing

Developers are increasingly relying on specialist finance as high costs and planning delays weigh on confidence. ...

TPO appoints new ops director

The Property Ombudsman appoints Enna Khan as director of operations to lead operational delivery and service development. ...

Swap rates driving mortgage increases

Rising swap rates are pushing up mortgage costs, with borrowers encouraged to secure deals before further increases. ...

MAAs relaunch boosts new lender remortgaging

FCA affordability reforms are helping more borrowers remortgage with new lenders, new research shows. ...

OPDA urges smart data review

OPDA is urging property professionals to respond to the government's smart data consultation before 1 October. ...

New Zero Bills mortgage launched

Santander and Octopus Energy unveil a mortgage rewarding buyers of energy-efficient new-build homes. ...

Landlords refinancing to fund portfolio growth

Most landlords plan to refinance to unlock equity and invest in higher-yielding property markets. ...

Market calls for economic certainty from new PM

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have prompted several major lenders to increase mortgage rates as swap rates climb. ...

Geo-political tensions lead to mortgage rate rises again

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have prompted several major lenders to increase mortgage rates as swap rates climb. ...

New JMSP offer launched to boost flexibility

Newcastle for Intermediaries has expanded its JMSP mortgage range, offering greater flexibility and up to 95% LTV for eligible homebuyers. ...

Afin Bank joins MAB panel

Afin Bank has joined the Mortgage Advice Bureau lender panel, widening mortgage options for borrowers with complex income and employment circumstances. ...

Regional growth drives yields

Scotland, the West Midlands and Yorkshire drove stronger buy-to-let yields in Q2, while Wales remained the UK's highest-yielding region. ...

Second half optimism if rates fall

Rightmove sees potential for renewed momentum despite cautious buyers and political uncertainty. ...

Q1 BTL loans up by £10.8bn in value 

UK Finance figures signal greater stability and confidence across the sector. ...

Valuation and asking price gap doubles

Sellers’ expectations increasingly exceed independent AVM estimates across much of the UK. ...

Mortgage protection under threat despite growing worries

Advisers report rising concern as clients scale back cover to meet household costs. ...

Buyers urged to be ready to strike as prices begin to fall

Buyers are being urged to act as falling house prices...

Rightmove says house prices rise again  but north-south divide continues

Rightmove says affordability is widening the north-south property price divide...

Nationwide cuts rates for second time in a week

Nationwide has reduced mortgage rates for the second time in...
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