Yorkshire BS makes second round of rate cuts
Yorkshire Building Society has reduced mortgage rates by up to 0.25%, the second time in two weeks the mutual has tweaked pricing. The post Yorkshire BS makes second round of rate cuts appeared first...
View ArticleEquity Release Group enters partnership with Royal London Equity Release
Equity Release Group has teamed up with Responsible Lending, provider of Royal London Equity Release products, to give its advisers access to the range. The post Equity Release Group enters partnership...
View ArticleGovernment stake in Natwest dips below 20% for first time since 2008
The government now has a 19.97% stake in Natwest, the first time since 2008 that its holding in the bank has been less than 20%. The post Government stake in Natwest dips below 20% for first time since...
View ArticleAccord cuts BTL pricing; Virgin lowers mortgage rates and adds exclusive...
Accord Mortgages has reduced rates across its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage range by as much as 0.75%. The post Accord cuts BTL pricing; Virgin lowers mortgage rates and adds exclusive deals – round-up...
View ArticleLoughborough BS promotes Berrington to senior telephone BDM
Loughborough Building Society has promoted Luke Berrington to the newly created position of senior telephone business development manager (BDM). The post Loughborough BS promotes Berrington to senior...
View ArticleLand Registry upgrades portal
The Land Registry portal has been enhanced to give users more options when managing applications and give clearer timescales. The post Land Registry upgrades portal appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleLendInvest Mortgages hires four field BDMs
LendInvest Mortgages has appointed four field business development managers (BDMs) to strengthen its presence in the UK. The post LendInvest Mortgages hires four field BDMs appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleHTB’s development finance division sees record-breaking June
The development finance division of Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) saw a record level of completions in June, making it the most successful month for the department. The post HTB’s development finance...
View ArticleGood Landlord Charter launches in Manchester to raise rental standards
A Good Landlord Charter has opened for registration in Greater Manchester, with Mayor Andy Burnham saying it would make renting in the city better. The post Good Landlord Charter launches in Manchester...
View ArticleCrook appointed MD of group protection at Canada Life
Dan Crook has been made managing director of group protection at Canada Life after taking on the role on an interim basis. The post Crook appointed MD of group protection at Canada Life appeared first...
View ArticleLandlords are getting younger as 30-somethings eye portfolio growth – Paragon
The average age of landlords buying new rental properties has fallen in the last 10 years, and those in their 30s seek to expand their portfolios, analysis from a lender found. The post Landlords are...
View ArticleApril Mortgages hires Burke as director of risk and compliance
Long-term fixed rate lender April Mortgages has appointed Stephanie Burke as its director of risk and compliance. The post April Mortgages hires Burke as director of risk and compliance appeared first...
View ArticleElhedery to succeed Quinn as group CEO of HSBC
Georges Elhedery has been named as the next group chief executive of HSBC, taking over from Noel Quinn, who is retiring later this year. The post Elhedery to succeed Quinn as group CEO of HSBC appeared...
View ArticleUK house prices jump to £285k in May – ONS
Average house prices in the UK rose by 1.2% from April to May, reaching an average of £285,201, official data showed. The post UK house prices jump to £285k in May – ONS appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleKing’s Speech reveals government plan to ‘get Britain building’
The government will “get Britain building” through planning reform and the delivery of housing, it was announced in the King’s Speech today. The post King’s Speech reveals government plan to ‘get...
View ArticleLeasehold reform and Renters’ Rights Bill announced in King’s Speech
The government will introduce legislation to protect renters and leaseholders, it was said in the King’s Speech today. The post Leasehold reform and Renters’ Rights Bill announced in King’s Speech...
View ArticleNewcastle BS updates non-EEA lending criteria
Newcastle for Intermediaries has amended its lending policy for borrowers who have moved to the UK from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The post Newcastle BS updates non-EEA lending criteria...
View ArticleGovt right to prioritise housing but it is more than a numbers game –...
The government’s decision to make the housing sector a central focus in the King’s Speech was welcomed by industry professionals, but there is a big task ahead. The post Govt right to prioritise...
View ArticleGovernment must not alienate landlords with rental reform – industry reaction
The government must ensure it does not alienate landlords in its effort to strengthen renters’ protection with the proposed Renters’ Right Bill. The post Government must not alienate landlords with...
View ArticleGoTo Group grows agency and broker sales team by a third in expansion drive
Property services provider GoTo Group has made a number of appointments in its agency and broker sales teams as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. The post GoTo Group grows agency and broker sales...
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