3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (607+ words) A new study reveals the hardest cities in the UK to sell properties, with Aberdeen topping the list. The research by Property Buyers Today analysed property data from Rightmove across the 80 largest cities in the UK to determine which locations…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (250+ words) Buy-to-let lender, Landbay, has announced a series of rate reductions across its Core buy-to-let range, with cuts of up to 0.20%. The reductions apply across 19 of its 75% LTV two- and five-year fixed-rate products covering both Landbay’s standard Core and Core AVM…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (285+ words) Nationwide will increase selected fixed and tracker rates by up to 0.20%, effective 10 September. This includes rates across its first-time buyer, home mover, existing customers moving home and remortgage products. It will also impact switcher and additional borrowing ranges. The lender’s…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (156+ words) Scottish Building Society has expanded its mortgage lending across mainland UK. The move builds on the society’s existing mortgage offering in Scotland and the North of England. It says the move comes after growing broker demand for lenders willing to…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (171+ words) Inspired Lending has announced a reduction to its bridging rates following increased funding support from the Pears family. First-charge bridging finance is now available from 0.75% per month, down from the previous minimum of 0.79% per month. Rates for second-charge bridging, heavy…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (242+ words) The Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging, are less than a week away – and only a limited number of tables remain. On Tuesday 15 September, the specialist lending community will come together at The Belfry Hotel…...

6+ day, 16+ min ago   (413+ words) Demand for holiday let finance continues to grow despite a series of tax and regulatory changes affecting the sector, new research carried out by The Cumberland Building Society reveals. The research found that 88% of mortgage brokers have seen an increase…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (202+ words) Lenders continue to announce rate hikes, with Halifax Intermediaries, BM Solutions, Accord Mortgages and InterBay launching higher rates from tomorrow (9 September). Halifax Intermediaries home move and first-time buyer rates will rise by as much as 0.12% on selected fixed rates products....

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (246+ words) The value of gross mortgage advances in the UK rose sharply in the second quarter of 2026, increasing 11.1% from the previous quarter to £77.4 billion, according to the latest FCA figures. The regulator’s Mortgage Lending and Administration Return (MLAR) statistics show that…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (337+ words) Nearly three-quarters (74%) of consumers do not know about the protections that should be in place when they have home improvement work carried out, according to research from TrustMark. The report, Consumer Protection in Home Improvements: Building a Consumer Centric Approach,…...