Stamp duty intake totals £1.1bn in February and IHT raises £7bn in 10 months
The value of stamp duty land tax collected from home buyers in February amounted to £1.1bn, a £203m rise from the month before, a mutual’s analysis found. The post Stamp duty intake totals £1.1bn in...
View ArticleFCA opens probe into pure protection market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a market study into the pure protection market, to assess the distribution of products and whether they deliver fair value for consumers. The post FCA...
View ArticleTech Talk with Mortgage Brain’s Atkinson: ‘I can see solutions that aren’t...
As part of the first monthly Tech Talk with Mortgage Brain, Mortgage Solutions speaks to Cloe Atkinson, chief operating officer (COO) at the company. The post Tech Talk with Mortgage Brain’s Atkinson:...
View ArticleSpring Statement 2025: Industry leaders call for bold action, not quick fixes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to give her spring statement on 26 March. The post Spring Statement 2025: Industry leaders call for bold action, not quick fixes appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleRenters’ Rights Bill could become law this summer
The government has published the timeline for the next stages of the Renter’s Rights Bill which could see it become law by the summer. The post Renters’ Rights Bill could become law this summer...
View ArticleAccord Mortgages ‘maximises resources’ to beat stamp duty hike
Accord Mortgages has become the latest lender to say it will help buyers avoid the lower stamp duty threshold by completing cases by 25 March. The post Accord Mortgages ‘maximises resources’ to beat...
View ArticleGovt ‘at risk of not delivering’ plan to remediate cladding, say MPs
The government could potentially fail on its plan to remediate cladding on all buildings by 2029, MPs have warned. The post Govt ‘at risk of not delivering’ plan to remediate cladding, say MPs appeared...
View ArticleMortgage affordability weakens for second month running – Stonebridge
Mortgagors spent more of their salary on monthly repayments in both December and January than they did in previous months, analysis from a mortgage network found. The post Mortgage affordability...
View ArticleAcre upgrades Nationwide integrated platform
Intermediary platform Acre has updated its integration with Nationwide to allow more cases to be supported. The post Acre upgrades Nationwide integrated platform appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleLoughborough BS brings out Universal Credit calculator
Loughborough Building Society has launched a Universal Credit calculator to assist brokers dealing with clients in receipt of the benefit. The post Loughborough BS brings out Universal Credit...
View ArticleHousing affordability returns to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 – ONS
The house price to income ratio in England and Wales went back to pre-pandemic levels following a period of worsened housing affordability in 2020 and 2021, government data showed. The post Housing...
View ArticleSnugg launches Carbon Cashback to reward homeowners for retrofits
Snugg, the platform that recommends energy efficiency measures for homeowners, has introduced cashback to its services. The post Snugg launches Carbon Cashback to reward homeowners for retrofits...
View ArticleFCA aims for smarter regulation and sustained growth in five-year plan
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced its five-year strategy with aims to support growth, introduce smarter regulation and improve lives. The post FCA aims for smarter regulation and...
View ArticleTimeline to review mortgage guidance and streamline regulation announced
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given a timeline for when it plans to discuss changes to mortgage guidance and retire certain rules. The post Timeline to review mortgage guidance and...
View ArticleExclusive: L&G announces Mortgage Club Awards finalists for 2025
Legal and General (L&G) has announced the shortlist for this year’s Mortgage Club Awards. The post Exclusive: L&G announces Mortgage Club Awards finalists for 2025 appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleLandbay cuts HMO and MUFB rates; Roma launches BTL product through Brickflow...
Landbay has made reductions of 0.1% to its limited edition small houses in multiple occupation (HMO) and multi-unit freehold block (MUFB) products. The post Landbay cuts HMO and MUFB rates; Roma...
View ArticleMarsden BS reintroduces 95% LTV at 4.99%
Marsden Building Society has released a residential mortgage at 95% loan to value (LTV) priced at 4.99%. The post Marsden BS reintroduces 95% LTV at 4.99% appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleNearly three-quarters mistakenly think digital property info is already...
Some 64% of people believe more property information is available in digital form than what is currently accessible, a survey found. The post Nearly three-quarters mistakenly think digital property...
View ArticleLevy requiring builders to pay for cladding repairs delayed until 2026
The introduction of the Building Safety Levy, a tax on developers to raise money to pay for cladding remediation and protect leaseholders from costs, has been delayed by a year. The post Levy requiring...
View ArticleAverage house price growth at strongest for nearly two years in January – ONS
House prices in the UK increased by 4.9% or £13,000 year-on-year in January to an average of £268,548, government statistics showed. The post Average house price growth at strongest for nearly two...
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