UK private rental growth at 8.1% in February – ONS
Average monthly private rents in the UK rose 8.1% annually in February to £1,326, a slowdown from the 8.7% rate seen in January, official figures found. The post UK private rental growth at 8.1% in...
View ArticleGovt announces £20m backing for community-led homes
The government has announced a £20m package to support the development of homes through community groups. The post Govt announces £20m backing for community-led homes appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleSaffron trims owner-occupier rates; Atom ups near prime LTV to 90% – round-up
Saffron for Intermediaries, the broker-facing arm of Saffron Building Society, has reduced rates across owner occupier mortgages by 0.2%. The post Saffron trims owner-occupier rates; Atom ups near...
View ArticleSpring Statement 2025: Prediction for UK economy growth halved to 1%
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has halved its forecast for the UK economy’s growth from 2% to 1% this year. The post Spring Statement 2025: Prediction for UK economy growth halved to 1%...
View ArticleHouse price growth slows to 1.8% YOY in February, says Zoopla
The rate of annual house price growth slowed to 1.8% in the 12 months to February, down from 1.9% the month before. The post House price growth slows to 1.8% YOY in February, says Zoopla appeared first...
View ArticleTeachers BS names Opperman as CEO
The post Teachers BS names Opperman as CEO appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleMonmouthshire BS sets up wellbeing network for brokers
Monmouthshire Building Society has created a wellbeing network for brokers to cope with the stressful nature of the job. The post Monmouthshire BS sets up wellbeing network for brokers appeared first...
View ArticleSpring Statement 2025: The key takeaways
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the government’s Spring Statement today, with an overall theme of getting the economy back on track. The post Spring Statement 2025: The key takeaways appeared first...
View ArticleHegarty named CEO of Simplybiz
Tom Hegarty has been announced as the chief executive of Simplybiz, subsidiary of Fintel, effective from 1 April. The post Hegarty named CEO of Simplybiz appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleLV= more than doubles equity release advances to £94m in 2024
LV= completed £94m in equity release mortgage advances in 2024, more than doubling its total of £40m arranged the year before. The post LV= more than doubles equity release advances to £94m in 2024...
View ArticleClose Brothers Property Finance makes two senior hires
Close Brothers Property Finance has made two appointments to its senior team to support its lending. The post Close Brothers Property Finance makes two senior hires appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleTogether partners with Knowledge Bank for criteria search platform
Specialist lender Together has partnered with sourcing platform Knowledge Bank to provide a searchable platform for its mortgage criteria. The post Together partners with Knowledge Bank for criteria...
View ArticleAspen Bridging signs Heter Iska agreement to enable lending to Jewish investors
Aspen Bridging has signed a Heter Iska agreement, allowing the lender to finance Jewish property professionals for the first time. The post Aspen Bridging signs Heter Iska agreement to enable lending...
View ArticleOneFamily hires Smith as head of distribution operations
The OneFamily Group has appointed Claire Smith as head of distribution operations for its life insurance brand, Beagle Street. The post OneFamily hires Smith as head of distribution operations appeared...
View ArticleAverage mortgage rates stay flat on last week – Rightmove
There was virtually no movement in average mortgage rates from last week to this week, data from a property listing firm showed. The post Average mortgage rates stay flat on last week – Rightmove...
View ArticleSantander lowers affordability rates in response to FCA request
Santander has become the first lender to reduce mortgage affordability rates in response to the regulator’s call to help customers borrow more. The post Santander lowers affordability rates in response...
View ArticleDIFF: Patience and forgiveness are important when understanding different...
Having a dialogue, being authentic, patience and forgiveness can help to foster understanding towards religious beliefs, it was said at the Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) events. The...
View ArticleThe Right Mortgage makes leadership promotions
The Right Mortgage and Protection Network has made a number of leadership promotions to support its growth. The post The Right Mortgage makes leadership promotions appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleKnow Your BDM: Adam Golebiewski, Leeds BS
The post Know Your BDM: Adam Golebiewski, Leeds BS appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleProperty wealth held by the over-65s tops £2.9trn – Key
The over-65s own more than £2.94trn in property wealth, which could potentially be used to support retirement planning and boost the property market, a firm suggested. The post Property wealth held by...
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