Bective, the sales, lettings and property management company, recently revealed how superstitions around the number 13 often lead to homebuyers paying less for properties. Traditionally it is considered to...
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![Revealed - nation's most expensive Halloween street names](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Seasonal%20Photos/Halloween-2-400x310.png)
Research conducted by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent, has uncovered which of the nation’s Halloween-themed street names garners the highest average...
28 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![The UK’s scariest house price drops since last Halloween revealed](/upload/images/library/HousePriceDown-400x310.png)
Perhaps the scariest thing to occur in the property market is the fall of house prices, with the latest property market...
28 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Brand-new mortgage decision automation launched by Hometrack](/upload/images/library/Hometrack-logo400x310.png)
Hometrack, the leading provider of insight, intelligence and decision automation to the UK mortgage market, has launched a brand new vision...
21 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![The majority of landlords spent £13k on refurbishments over past year](/upload/images/library/Calculator-PoundCoins-2019-400x310.jpg)
Savings and lending bank Shawbrook recently conducted a Changing Face Buy-to-Let Report to investigate refurbishment costs. In total 1,000 landlords, and 1,000...
21 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - Where did the stamp duty holiday cost the government the most?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/StampDuty-2020-400x310.jpg)
New research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent, has revealed how much money the UK government lost as a result...
21 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![People willing to pay £1,200 more a year for a ‘certainty premium’](/upload/images/library/MillennialPayingLaptop-400x310.jpg)
Most people are willing to pay a ‘certainty premium’ of £1,200 per year for a long-term guarantee of fixed mortgage repayments,...
21 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – “Outstanding” products for lenders and consumers](/upload/images/library/House-Percentage-MortgageRates-400x310.jpg)
The mortgage roundup column returns to bring you the latest news on mortgage products coming to the market, featuring Furness Building...
12 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Over-55s in the South are three times as likely to use equity release](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/old%20people.png)
A new study from equity release lender more2life has uncovered the UK regions where using equity release to fund a house...
12 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![London ranked 3rd for global super-prime property availability](/upload/images/library/Central-London400x310.png)
London estate agent Bective recently conducted a property market analysis. The findings show that London ranks third place for the third-largest...
12 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![The stamp duty holiday made first-time buyers £25k worse off](/upload/images/library/StampDuty1-400x310.jpg)
Market estate agency comparison website GetAgent.co.uk recently revealed how the stamp duty holiday has made house prices difficult for the first-time...
24 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Home improvements lead demand for financing in lockdown, brokers say](/upload/images/library/Refurbishment-400x310.jpg)
There has been an increase in demand for financing to fund home refurbishment projects over the past six months. That is according...
24 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Living on a prayer - church related road names most popular for buyers](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/church%20400x310.png)
New research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has found out which street names have proved the most popular with homebuyers across...
24 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Heavy fines should focus the mind on AML](/upload/images/library/Anti-Money-Laundering-4-400x310.jpg)
Organised crime gangs and fraudsters are now thought to be responsible for up to $2trn a year in money laundering, which...
09 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![UK homeowners borrowing more than ever to fund home improvements](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/MortgageCalculator.png)
According to new figures released by Mojo Mortgages, UK homeowners are now borrowing more money from mortgage lenders than ever before...
09 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Cost of homes predicted to rise 30% by 2031 - study](/upload/images/library/house-prices-rise400x310.png)
House prices have continued to rise throughout the year, making it increasingly challenging for first-time buyers to join the property ladder. UK...
09 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Number of furlough friendly mortgage searches plummets – study](/upload/images/library/MortgageLending-400x310.jpg)
Data from Legal & General Mortgage Club’s SmartrCriteria tool found that searches for furlough friendly mortgage criteria continued to fall month...
03 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Study reveals owning a home costs more than buying a home](/upload/images/library/PayingBills-400x310.jpg)
Research by an estate agent comparison site has found that the cost of homeownership has climbed by a great margin. GetAgent looked...
03 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![SmartSearch combats global money laundering with new weapon](/upload/images/library/Anti-Money-Laundering-4-400x310.jpg)
Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has launched a ‘new weapon’ in the ongoing fight against dirty cash being cleaned around the world...
03 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Marketing forum launches for mortgage professionals](/upload/images/library/MortgageReview-400x310.jpg)
A new membership-based community has launched for marketing professionals in the mortgage sector. The Mortgage Marketing Forum promises to provide knowledge, support...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Covid concerns – majority of sellers vet buyers before viewings](/upload/images/library/EstateAgent-ViewingFamily-400x310.jpg)
The threat of Covid remains a worry for the majority of home sellers when it comes to allowing prospective buyers into...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage Magic unveils new app for subscribers](/upload/images/library/ImagesSmartphone-400x310.jpg)
Mortgage Magic, the provider of one of the UK’s most advanced CRM and mortgage management platforms, has launched an app that...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Buying property with a partner: Expert tips on protecting your finances](/upload/images/library/Tenant400x310.png)
James Andrews, senior personal finance editor at money.co.uk, offers up top tips on how those planning to purchase a home with...
20 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Majority of brokers will adopt a hybrid approach to work post-Covid](/upload/images/library/MillennialAtWork-Tat-400x310.jpg)
Some 64% of brokers will adopt a hybrid approach of remote work and face-to-face working despite the lifting of pandemic restrictions. That...
20 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![New SoMo deal rewards brokers with favourable rates](/upload/images/library/BridgingLoan-400x310.png)
Bridging loan firm SoMo has launched a new specialist finance product giving favourable rates for larger loans. The product is designed to...
20 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Loans Arena – team expansion, revamped brand and new website](/upload/images/library/technology-pic.png)
Mortgage and protection advisor Loans Arena has launched a brand-new website and expanded its team to align with its revamped brand. The...
13 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Tembo raises £2.5m to help tackle the ‘poverty premium’](/upload/images/library/First-Time-Buyers-400x310.jpg)
Tembo, a London-based FinTech on a mission to transform consumer lending through the power of family, has announced that it has...
13 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Asking prices dipped across the market following stamp duty holiday deadline](/upload/images/library/HousingMarket-3-400x310.jpg)
Research by GetAgent has revealed how asking prices across many areas of the property market tumbled in the wake of the...
13 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Homebuying app launched to educate first-time buyers on mortgages](/upload/images/library/Smartphone-Technology-400x310.jpg)
New data has found that 89% of mortgage advisers believe first-time buyers need more education on purchasing a property and what...
05 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![70% of sellers decide immediately whether or not to sell to a buyer](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertySold-400x310.jpg)
New research carried out by virtual property viewings platform, U-See Homes, suggests that a bad impression during the viewings process can...
05 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Secure a discounted property purchase in these London boroughs](/upload/images/Locations/Central-London400x310.png)
London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves recently publicised which London boroughs homebuyers can purchase a property at a reduced...
05 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![92% of brokers confident about their prospects over the coming year](/img/default/it.png)
Broker optimism has increased since the beginning of 2021, according to a recent survey from savings accounts, bridging loans, development finance,...
22 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![One in two first-time buyers don't understand mortgage process](/img/default/it.png)
According to a YouGov survey by insurance provider Paymentshield, half of UK adults under 35 are mystified by the mortgage process. The findings from...
22 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – entering the mortgage market and slashing rates](/img/default/it.png)
Roma Finance has launched new bridging and development ranges with improved rates and enhanced criteria. The new bridging range, called RomaPrime, is...
22 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![73% of buy-to-let landlords prefer brokers for the best loan](/img/default/it.png)
A recent study conducted by Hodge asked portfolio buy-to-let landlords and brokers for their opinions about finding the best loan. The...
15 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Rising property prices lead to property sales falling through](/img/default/it.png)
Although record property sales and skyrocketing house prices have dominated the headlines, new figures suggest that the rosy picture of the...
15 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Furlough phase out – what to do if you can’t pay your mortgage](/img/default/it.png)
As furlough support has begun to phase away from July 1 2021, there is still concern that this could lead to...
15 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Q&A - should financial advisers adopt technology into their business?](/img/default/it.png)
Ozgur Unlu, managing director of 360 Dotnet, addresses the key items and points for financial advice businesses to consider when adopting technology. What...
08 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight – will there be a rise in virtual tour voyeurism?](/img/default/it.png)
Half of UK homebuyers admit to viewing a property without the intention of buying, with 16% going as far as viewing...
08 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![First Financial welcomes new recruits through apprenticeship scheme](/img/default/it.png)
London-based financial services firm First Financial has announced the appointment of Eloise Bates & Zoe Waugh as Apprentice Client and Relationship...
08 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Homeowners forced to use savings for maintenance costs](/img/default/it.png)
According to new research from the homebuying platform, YesHomebuyers, the majority of UK homeowners spend between £500 to £1,500 a year on...
06 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - 5 tips to overcome financial anxiety 30% of Brits have](/img/default/it.png)
Over the past year, many have experienced changes to their financial situations. With this in mind, Shawbrook Bank conducted a study...
06 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Legal & General announces second virtual event for brokers](/img/default/it.png)
Legal & General has announced the return of its Virtual Summer Conference which takes place today and tomorrow (July 6-7 2021). The...
06 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Advisers believe more clients will look to equity release to meet basic needs](/img/default/it.png)
Research from equity release lender, more2life, shows that 78% of advisers think more of their customers will look to equity release to...
01 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – power products and lowered rates](/img/default/it.png)
West One Loans’ buy-to-let (BTL) division has released new products to meet increased demand in the market. The raft of new product...
01 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property market backlog causes 5.6 month homebuyer wait time](/img/default/it.png)
Across England and Wales, many homebuyers have made use of the stamp duty holiday. The land tax discount encouraged many to...
01 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Majority of UK households call for cheaper mortgages for greener homes](/img/default/it.png)
New research from energy company Vattenfall reveals 61% of Brits believe mortgages should be cheaper if they are loaned on homes...
29 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Tennis-related road names can increase house price value up to 226%](/img/default/it.png)
Tennis is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in the United Kingdom. Whether watching television, live streaming online or physically...
29 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – slashing rates, partnerships and green mortgages](/img/default/it.png)
The Nottingham has introduced a new larger lending mortgage aimed at those looking to borrow over £350,000. Priced at 1.85%, the two-year...
29 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Advisers warned against rushing AML checks to beat stamp duty holiday](/img/default/it.png)
As the first stage of the stamp duty holiday (SDLT) draws to a near close on June 30 2021, many homebuyers...
24 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Study – Bank of Gran and Grandad gift almost £1 million a day](/img/default/it.png)
According to new research from equity adviser Key, the Bank of Gran and Grandad has gifted nearly £1 million a day...
24 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Smartr365 and Experian tie-up set to transform credit checking process](/img/default/it.png)
Smartr365 and Experian tie-up set to transform credit checking process Smartr365, an end-to-end mortgage platform, has launched its commercial and strategic partnership...
24 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Tier One Capital secures £6.5m additional funding for investment fund](/img/default/it.png)
Wealth management and property lending specialist Tier One Capital has secured a £6.5 million revolving credit facility from Shawbrook Bank for...
24 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Study – price deters first-time buyers from seeking mortgage advisers](/img/default/it.png)
According to new research by MetLife UK, 43% of prospective and current homeowners admitted to using a mortgage adviser or broker...
22 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Survey shows two viewings is all it takes to find the perfect property](/img/default/it.png)
New research from U-See Homes, a next-generation guided virtual property platform, shows just how rapid the decision-making process right before buying...
22 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![PropTech – new desktop application and hybrid brokering services](/img/default/it.png)
Advise Wise has launched a desktop application to allow advisers to access its platform directly from their desktop, with just a...
22 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Shock results as Brits choose mortgages over marriage](/img/default/it.png)
According to new research from Direct Line Life Insurance, 6.3 million Brits would choose marriage over a mortgage. The research also...
17 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage market levels out as adviser search activity surges in May](/img/default/it.png)
The latest mortgage search activity data from Legal & General Mortgage Club (L&G) shows signs that the market is beginning to...
17 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Family lending made simple with new lending platform](/img/default/it.png)
Tembo, the ‘next generation’ lending platform, has launched a new approach to family lending for mortgages. The lender offers a range of...
17 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – revamped products and the highest LTV available](/img/default/it.png)
Roma Finance completed a record month in May, reporting a 50% increase in pipeline business on top of the 100% increase...
15 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Later Life Symposium Attendees increase by 151%](/img/default/it.png)
Equity release lender, more2life, revealed that the number of advisers who attended its 2021 Later Life Lending Symposium was 151% higher than...
15 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![‘First-of-its-kind’ affordability sourcing tool launched by L&G](/img/default/it.png)
Legal & General (L&G) has announced that it will provide its digital mortgage sourcing technology to intermediary business, My Simple Mortgage. L&G...
15 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![On the move – 36% of millennials move home for better quality of life](/img/default/it.png)
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have impacted UK employees in a major way, with more than a third (36%) aged 18-34...
10 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Analysis - which royal road names reign supreme for property sellers?](/img/default/it.png)
Ahead of the Queen’s Birthday this weekend, estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester researched the sold prices of properties with...
10 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight – where are the fastest and slowest home-selling regions?](/img/default/it.png)
New research from GetAgent has revealed which areas of the property market in England and Wales are seeing homes sell the...
10 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Study - 76% of buyers set to pay no stamp duty before deadline](/img/default/it.png)
Despite market delays, over half a million homebuyers in England are set to benefit from the stamp duty holiday to the...
08 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![New online platform launched to boost broker business performance](/img/default/it.png)
Mortgage platform Smartr365 is giving brokers the chance to analyse their business performance with its new SmartrInsights feature. The platform allows firms...
08 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Furness launches Euro predictor competition for brokers](/img/default/it.png)
With the sun making an appearance and the hope of a further easing of restrictions, Furness Building Society is holding a 'competition...
08 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – helping brokers, borrowers, lenders and advisers](/img/default/it.png)
Pure Retirement has announced the launch of its new flexible pricing methodology on the Classic lifetime mortgage product range. The new initiative...
04 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Advice and tips for self-employed mortgage applications](/img/default/it.png)
The past year has seen many people experience a change in their financial circumstances. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in work-life changes...
04 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Just 27% of people seek financial advice despite Covid uncertainty](/img/default/it.png)
Only a quarter (27%) of UK adults have sought financial advice ahead of ‘freedom day’ despite Covid-19 causing financial uncertainty, according...
02 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage Business Expo and Mortgage Introducer launch partnership](/img/default/it.png)
Leading mortgage industry trade magazine Mortgage Introducer has partnered with popular industry event, Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) to provide visitors with...
02 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Agents should ‘ditch documents’, says AML specialist](/img/default/it.png)
Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has warned property agents are in serious danger of non-compliance with new regulations, unless they ditch documents...
26 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Broker satisfaction with lenders’ speed has increased by 6.5% – study](/img/default/it.png)
2020 was a year when every sector needed to learn how to adapt to challenging circumstances and the mortgage industry seems...
26 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Pure launches new adviser resources to develop the later-life market](/img/default/it.png)
Mortgage lender, Pure Retirement has announced the launch of several key market insight resources that will help advisers to best serve...
26 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![First-time buyers use lockdown savings for deposits](/img/default/it.png)
According to new research from estate agents Purplebricks, 43% of today’s first-time buyers (FTBs) have fully funded their own deposit. While...
21 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![West One Loans unveils new 75% LTV product among key changes](/img/default/it.png)
This week, West One Loan’s buy-to-let (BTL) division has revealed a raft of product and criteria changes, including a new product...
21 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Hundreds of advisers set to attend Paymentshied’s GI conference](/img/default/it.png)
Paymentshield is launching its first virtual conference of the year to help bring advisers together and create an opportunity for the...
21 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Time to close the gap between theory and reality in AML - claim](/img/default/it.png)
When it comes to meeting anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and compliance with the relevant regulation, brokers need to do more. That...
18 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![A year on – which areas are thriving since the market reopened?](/img/default/it.png)
Last week Thursday (May 13) marked one year since the property market in England reopened after being hit with lockdown restrictions. Ascend...
18 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Twenty7Tec rolls out key integrations for mortgage market](/img/default/it.png)
Mortgage technology provider Twenty7Tec has completed an APPLY integration with Accord. The move will enable users of CloudTwenty7 to seamlessly submit applications...
18 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Brokers tread gently with ‘soft footprints’ most searched April criteria](/img/default/it.png)
Brokers are searching for applications that will not leave a lasting mark on a client's credit score, new research from Knowledge Bank...
13 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – fresh products for advisers and landlords incoming](/img/default/it.png)
The Nottingham has unveiled loan-to-value (LTV) limited company buy-to-let (BTL) fixed-rate products. The building society has announced four new two and five-year...
13 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – the cheapest countries to own a home around the world](/img/default/it.png)
Mortgage borrowing in the UK has now reached its highest level since 1993, with home buyers looking to make the most...
11 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![New customer-facing literature for advisers now available](/img/default/it.png)
Pure Retirement has created a new guide for financial advisers to further support My Care Consultant’s Care Box platform. The literature –...
11 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![The choice is yours – Just Mortgages gives brokers the option to WFH](/img/default/it.png)
Just Mortgages is launching a new work from home option for experienced brokers. The option is available for those who have at...
11 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Whopping 123% rise in house purchases – has the market bounced back?](/img/default/it.png)
An equity release advisory is reflecting on the shifts in equity release usage and behaviour in the first quarter of 2021. Research...
06 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – PropTech, innovation and smart tools](/img/default/it.png)
Advise Wise has introduced a bespoke, customisable Equity Release Fact Find on its platform. Members can now manage a large number of...
06 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Homeowners wait until it’s too late for financial protection – study](/img/default/it.png)
Existing and aspiring homeowners admit it takes a ‘radical change in circumstances’ before they’d consider purchasing a financial protection product, according...
29 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – these markets are set to fall off the SDLT cliff edge](/img/default/it.png)
Some areas of the UK market have seen house price growth slow substantially, suggesting they could be in for a rough...
29 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Advisers complete record number of complex searches in March](/img/default/it.png)
Activity in the housing market continued to increase in March, with Legal & General seeing a record number of searches after...
29 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Homebuyers must learn how to speed up the buying process – claim](/img/default/it.png)
Research from an all-in-one property platform suggests homebuyers do not sufficiently understand the processes which can contribute to a fast and...
27 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Brokers visit up to six lender affordability calculators per case – study](/img/default/it.png)
More than eight out of 10 brokers use the affordability calculator of up to six lenders when sourcing a single case,...
27 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Legal forum launched to champion safeguards in later-life lending](/img/default/it.png)
The Equity Release Council (the Council) has launched a new Legal Forum to champion the unique role of legal advice in...
27 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![80% of self-employed mortgage applications have been rejected – study](/img/default/it.png)
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the housing market in a major way and has only added pressure for banks to give...
22 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![New and improved lender insights offering from Mortgage Brain](/img/default/it.png)
Mortgage technology expert Mortgage Brain has launched an enhancement to its lender insights offering, available to lenders who use its criteria-based...
22 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![New dates for MBE Leeds and London announced](/img/default/it.png)
Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) has confirmed that it will be open for live events in 2021. The first event will return to...
22 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Debate – closing the gender retirement gap with female advisers](/img/default/it.png)
Action must be taken to encourage greater gender diversity in the adviser community and help support female clients, as part of...
15 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage roundup – exclusive products, lower rates and increased LTVs](/img/default/it.png)
LiveMore has announced a reduction of its standard fixed rates from five-year up to lifetime. Launched last week, the seven, 10 and...