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Written by Peter Mitchell

Biggest June house price drop in 14 years

Rightmove reports the sharpest June asking price fall in 14 years as sellers compete for buyers amid abundant housing stock. ...

Buyer demand back with highest SSTC since June 2025

Buyer demand strengthened in May, pushing sales agreed to their highest level since June 2025 despite ongoing pricing pressures. ...

FCA mortgage rule changes positive step forward

The FCA’s proposed mortgage rule changes have been welcomed as a way to improve lending access for underserved borrowers. ...

L&G Mortgage Club launches Specialist Academy

L&G Mortgage Club has launched a Specialist Academy to help advisers develop expertise in specialist property finance. ...

Conveyancing webinar series launched for summer

The Conveyancing Association has launched a summer webinar series covering technology, regulation and operational challenges. ...

Mortgage lending stats positive sign

Bank of England figures show rising mortgage commitments and falling arrears, signalling continued resilience in the lending market. ...

Why legacy lending is falling short of today’s buyers 

Rizwan Ali argues that diversity of applicants leave some mortgage models underserving home-buyers ...

Third of homebuyers choose agent recommended conveyancer

Estate agent and personal recommendations remain the biggest influence on conveyancer selection, ahead of price and online reviews. ...

LMS announces CEO is stepping down

LMS CEO Nick Chadbourne is stepping down after a decade, with COO Ian Robinson appointed interim chief executive. ...

Pure Retirement launches AI chatbot

Pure Retirement has launched an AI-powered chatbot to help advisers access lending criteria information around the clock. ...

Halifax figures show it remains a buyers’ market

Halifax data suggests buyers remain in a strong position as house prices soften and first-time buyer opportunities improve. ...

May mortgage searches fall 15% YOY

Mortgage searches fell in May as borrowing demand softened, although complex lending enquiries remained strong. ...

Mortgage borrowers taking short-term risk

More mortgage borrowers are choosing two-year fixed deals as they bet on future interest rate cuts despite higher current costs. ...

The cost of delay: Why affordability pressures make faster, smarter transactions a necessity

Rising affordability pressures are increasing the need for faster, more reliable property transactions through digital reform. ...

Paradigm leads push for mandatory mortgage advice for FTB

Paradigm is calling for mandatory mortgage advice for first-time buyers to reduce risks and improve consumer protection. ...

Market reacts to mortgage approval rise

House purchase lending increases in April as borrowers continue to move despite economic uncertainty. ...

Controversial referral deals win qualified support after BBC report

These are interim findings of a probe following a BBC Panorama documentary ...

British Bank Awards crown mortgage champions

British Bank Awards recognise leading mortgage firms for customer service and specialist lending expertise. ...

New TV ad campaign challenges traditional homebuying

OneDome launches a major TV campaign promoting integrated, tech-enabled homebuying services across the UK property market. ...

Kensington launches free valuations and rate cuts

Residential and buy-to-let mortgage products benefit from pricing reductions and expanded incentives. ...

Barclays slashes mortgage rates across 22 products

Barclays has cut mortgage rates across 22 products and by...

How far could ‘Trumpflation’ drive new mortgage average rates?

This is the latest analysis by Moneyfacts...

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