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Written by Peter Mitchell

Advisers crucial to Your First Home opportunity

Mortgage experts welcome government support for first-time buyers but raise concerns over its new-build restriction. ...

Mortgage approvals fall again in August

Bank of England data shows higher mortgage borrowing in August despite fewer purchase and remortgage approvals. ...

£18m cost rise as fall-throughs climb 6.6% in Q2

Collapsed property transactions increased in Q2 2026, adding £18.3m in costs despite remaining below last year’s levels. ...

Over 40s lender announces later life changes

LiveMore introduces flexible overpayments, higher LTVs and enhanced borrowing options for later life mortgage customers. ...

Friday webinar to examine interest rate and economic forecasts

Landbay and Peel Hunt will explore Bank Rate, inflation, economic growth and the upcoming Budget in a new webinar. ...

Low deposit lending up more than a third in last 12 months

Low-deposit mortgage lending jumps 38% as lenders expand options for buyers struggling to save. ...

CSS expands those qualifying through academy

Countrywide Surveying Services welcomes six newly qualified professionals as its training pipeline continues to grow. ...

Mortgage Brain integrates Paymentshield into CRM

Mortgage Brain adds Paymentshield to CRM Brain, helping brokers offer home insurance quotes and unlock extra revenue. ...

ModaMortgages launches new limited edition range

New fixed-rate products offer reduced pricing, flexible fee structures and support for specialist properties. ...

Landbay expands tracker range and introduces cuts

Landbay adds new landlord mortgage options while reducing rates and affordability stress levels. ...

HMLR dealing applications growing fastest in north

Northern regions lead growth in HMLR dealing applications as SDLT changes reshape housing activity across England. ...

Forto Finance launches after successful pilot

Forto Finance launches nationwide following a successful pilot, offering mortgage, protection and specialist property advice. ...

Acre rebrands as Score after ClearScore acquisition

Acre becomes Score following its ClearScore acquisition, with increased investment in AI, CRM and intermediary technology. ...

Rely Limited Edition BTL range starts at 2.85%

Rely launches a limited edition BTL range with rates from 2.85% and expanded fee options for brokers. ...

VAS rebuilds valuation reports dashboard

VAS upgrades its dashboards to speed up valuation requests and give lenders and brokers clearer case oversight. ...

Rightmove reports first house price rise since May

Asking prices edge higher in September as mortgage costs and high stock levels continue to challenge sellers. ...

New tool to flag conveyancing risks

InfoTrack launches a document analysis feature designed to identify risks, missing information and lender requirements. ...

Mortgage uncertainty despite latest interest rate hold

Experts warn mortgage borrowers may have limited time to secure current deals as inflation pressures build. ...

Middle East Tensions Fuel Fresh Mortgage Rate Volatility

Geopolitical uncertainty is driving swap rate volatility, creating fresh challenges for mortgage borrowers and the UK housing market. ...

New investment advisory firm launches

DG Capital Partners launches to connect UK developers and investors with specialist funding and acquisition opportunities. ...

Interest rate threat and mortgage affordability cause market to stagnate

Higher mortgage costs and economic uncertainty are expected to keep...

Mortgage shock ahead as rates set to rise

Major lenders reprice deals as swap rates climb, adding further...

More mortgage rate misery to come

Rising swap rates are pushing lenders to reprice fixed deals,...
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