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Property 118 and Cotswold Barristers win HMRC appeal in ‘major win for landlords’Property 118 and Cotswold Barristers have won an appeal against HMRC in a “major win for landlords”.
Daily Mirror
HMRC rule change ‘legal requirement’ started in April ‘many unaware’There’s no choice and more people will be affected over the next two years
Daily Express
HMRC’s new rule change ‘confusing’ as 100,000 in UK ‘need to sign up’So many will get caught out by this
GB News
Labour to fine buyers who pull out of house purchases under plans to end 'nightmare' delaysHouse buyers in England who pull out of agreed purchases could face financial penalties under sweeping reforms aimed at reducing delays and failed transactions.
Thisismoney
Buyers could be fined if they pull out of a house purchase under Labour plansBuyers could have to pay a penalty if they pull out of a house purchase after a certain stage, under sweeping property purchase reforms being planned by Labour.
Daily Mirror
‘I’m a mortgage broker and there’s a golden window in 2026’Buyers could have a ‘rare opportunity’
Daily Express
Mortgage broker says 2026 has ‘golden window’ to buy a UK homeFeels like the ladder might finally budge
Glasgow Live
UK mortgage holders with new deal in past month told ‘take action’A mortgage expert has warned borrowers with mortgages agreed in recent weeks to check
Daily Mirror
Anyone with new mortgage in past month told ‘take action, bank won’t’A mortgage expert said your bank won’t tell you, but taking action could save you thousands
Daily Express
‘Take action’ if you’ve had mortgage offer in past monthThis could save a packet if you’re sharp
Birmingham Live
Homeowners warned UK mortgage interest rates could rise four times this yearInternational investors are betting that the UK is vulnerable to a sustained rise in inflation
Estate Agent Today
Will the Iran war cause a rise in gazundering?Mortgage and property experts are predicting gazundering could return as prospective buyers start to worry about the impact of inflation on their finances due to the war in the Middle East.
Birmingham Live
Bank of England holds interest rate at 3.75% as inflation fears growEvery member of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold its base rate
GB News
Nationwide Building Society issues property market update as 'house prices will continue to stall in 2026'Mortgage analysts are warning that "house prices will continue to stall in 2026" after data from Nationwide Building Society found a dip in property prices towards the end of last year.
Cambridgeshire Live
Mortgage relief on the horizon as major rate fall predictedBrokers predict sub-3% mortgage deals for prime borrowers as inflation falls and lenders gear up for battle over best rates in 2026
Bristol Live
Mortgage ‘comeback’ expected as rates poised to drop below 3%Brokers predict sub-3% mortgage deals for prime borrowers as inflation falls and lenders gear up for battle over best rates in 2026
Express.co.uk
Mortgage hunters poised for 2026 gift as rates set to ‘drop below 3%’It comes after inflation fell more sharply than expected and a price war looms
FT Adviser
MPs vote through renters’ rights bill providing some buy-to-let certaintyLandlords are moving towards “greater certainty” as the renters’ rights bill passes through Parliament and approaches Royal Assent.
Birmingham Live
UK house price growth slows following small 3% rise in AugustUK monthly private rents increased by 5.5%
FT Adviser
Increasing mortgage income multiples ‘massive game changer’The increase in mortgage lenders’ income multiples has been a “massive game changer”, according to Eli Kosiner, head of mortgages at HFMC Wealth.
Birmingham Live
Anyone with a mortgage warned ‘dam is bursting’ as possession claims up sharplyMortgage possession claims are up 22% when compared to the same quarter in 2024
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Mortgage possessions climb following steep repayment hikes - what MORTGAGEMortgage possession claims have increased sharply in the last year as borrowers struggle to keep up with higher monthly repayments.
This Is Money
I did an NHS mortgage TikTok in my car and it went viralMaking the most of social media can be an essential part of attracting new customers. We speak to small business owners like Bob Singh, who have made it work.
This Is Money
Warning over social media videos encouraging mortgage fraudHome buyers are being warned to not be taken in by social media influencers giving ‘dangerous’ mortgage advice.
Birmingham Live
Major NatWest update with customers told ‘be warned or be damned’The Treasury has announced the sale of its final shares in the NatWest Group
FTAdviser
Mortgage brokers call out ‘misleading’ finfluencer TikTokA finfluencer’s social media video discussing a 100 per cent mortgage has been called out as “spreading misinformation” and “misleading” by
FTAdviser
Another 100% mortgage hits the marketGable Mortgages has become the second lender to launch a 100 per cent LTV mortgage in just a matter of days.
Express.co.uk
Former Bank of England chief calls for unexpected 0.5% rate dropMarkets have priced in a smaller quarter-point reduction next month
Express.co.uk
Bank of England limit change ‘mixed messages’ as expert addresses Cash ISAsThe Bank of England’s proposal to raise savers protection from £85,000 to £110,000 is set to be put in place later this year.
This Is Money
Major bank becomes first to relax mortgage rulesThe bank has made changes to its ‘stress tests’ - the part of a mortgage application where the lender checks that the borrower could still cope if their interest rate went up.
Express.co.uk
Santander loosens affordability rules for borrowers in mortgage shake-upSantander has changed its affordability rules, enabling people to borrow up to £35,000 more
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Santander loosens affordability criteria in line with FCA wishesSantander has loosened affordability criteria in line with the wishes of the Financial Conduct Authority, with brokers calling it a “brave move” from the lender.
Express.co.uk
Property market experts issue stark warning to Labour over housing planChancellor Rachel Reeves gave an update on Monday about her fiscal plans for the UK.
Letting Agent Today
Election result already priced-in to housing market, says top analystThe result of the election isn’t likely to be a gamechanger for the housing market, a prominent business consultancy says.
Express.co.uk
Barclays and HSBC set to unleash mortgage interest rate cuts within hoursThe reductions follow a number of small cuts by other lenders in recent days, such as Halifax, Santander and NatWest.
Express.co.uk
Property sale prices up despite high interest rates and dip in salesFigures from the Nationwide put the average sale price at £266,604 in June which is up from £264,249 in May.
What Mortgage
Mortgage rates this week: More lenders make price cutsCoventry Building Society and HSBC have followed in the footsteps of Barclays and made cuts to mortgage rates this week.
Express.co.uk
When interest rates could finally come down to lift burden on mortgage holdersThe Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, and the Monetary Police Committee (MPC) decided to hold the base rate at 5.25 per cent at their latest meeting.
Mortgage Solutions
Commercial mortgage enquiries rising but ‘noticeable gaps’ from lenders, brokers sayBrokers are seeing a rise in commercial mortgage enquiries, with lender appetite returning, but there are still some underserved areas.
The Intermediary
NatWest makes “encouraging” changes to new business mortgage productsThe changes will come into effect from tomorrow (21st March 2024).
The Intermediary
Has underwriting become overwriting?A number of brokers have expressed frustration on Newspage recently about the state of mortgage underwriting, specifically around lenders suddenly asking for huge amounts of evidence for even the most...
Money Marketing
DeadHappy shuts doors to new customers after ad campaign falloutInsurance intermediary DeadHappy has shut its doors to new customers after its insurance partners pulled the rug following a disastrous advertising campaign. DeadHappy, known for its hugely controversial...
Cover Magazine
DeadHappy closes doors to new life insurance customersLife insurer, DeadHappy, has been told that it cannot accept new life insurance customers at the moment.
FTAdviser
DeadHappy unable to accept new life insurance customersThe life insurance firm DeadHappy has announced that it “cannot accept” new life insurance customers at the moment.
The Intermediary
DeadHappy “can’t accept new life insurance customers at the moment”Life insurance firm, DeadHappy, known for its controversial ads — with one featuring Harold Shipman “because you never know who your doctor might be’ — has announced that it is unable to accept new life...