Liz Morrell

Liz Morrell

Read my articles below...

Liz Morrell

Read my articles below...

HBF hits out at lack of help for first-time buyers  

Calls grow for a replacement equity loan scheme to improve access to new-build homes. ...

BTL remortgaging returns to record high

Buy-to-let refinancing matches its previous peak as landlords secure replacement deals. ...

MAB completes new-build integration

Three specialist mortgage businesses unite under the Meridian Group. ...

Afin Bank expands sales team

Afin Bank strengthens its sales team with three regional appointments. ...

Prime Property Finance buys Simpli Financial Solutions

Two mortgage firms join forces while retaining their brands and FCA authorisation. ...

Higher mortgage rates impact house price growth

House price growth slowed in July as higher mortgage rates tempered buyer demand, despite continued resilience across the market. ...

Residential transactions rise 2% year-on-year

Residential property transactions edged higher in June, although experts say the autumn will provide the true test of market momentum. ...

Record six-day deal for mortgage finance deal

Partnership completes mortgage-backed auction purchase in a record six days, highlighting faster conveyancing through collaboration. ...

More than 21,000 homeowners could sell off-market

Refinancing pressures and EPC changes are increasing the number of potential private property transactions across England and Wales. ...

Aldermore launches new lending approach

Aldermore expands residential mortgage criteria with a new five-tier lending model and higher LTV limits. ...

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. ...

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...
Latest Features

HBF hits out at lack of help for first-time buyers  

Calls grow for a replacement equity loan scheme to improve...

BTL remortgaging returns to record high

Buy-to-let refinancing matches its previous peak as landlords secure replacement...