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FTAdviser
BBC investigation ‘damning indictment’ of conditional selling, say brokersMortgage brokers have praised the latest BBC Panorama investigation, describing it as a “damning indictment” of
Landlord Today
Tax and red tape push landlords into flipping - financial experts’ stories - Landlord TodayMore landlords are turning to developing properties and selling on
Moneyweek
Is property investment still as safe as houses? Why golden era could be overThe golden era of property is over and investors are better off in the stock market, new research suggests
Express.co.uk
UK tourism to Spain ‘could collapse’ amid new scheme ‘adding fifth to price’Industry experts say the new ‘anti tourist’ law brought in yesterday could see availability of apartments plunge
Daily Telegraph
Housebuilding stocks fall after price shockProperty developers struggled on the London stock market after the sharpest decline in house prices in more than two years.
Introducer Today
Lenders jump the gun on stricter EPC rules for landlords - Introducer TodayThe new rules don’t come into effect until 2028 and 2030
Birmingham Live
Government’s 38,000 new homes this year falls ‘woefully’ short of 1.5m targetLabour has pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029
Moneyweek
Company directors face new ID checks – how to avoid paying hundreds on verificationCompany directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to comply without paying a penny
FTAdviser
‘A powerful tool’: Gen H launches interest-only productGen H has announced the staged launch of an interest only proposition intended to help affordability for homemovers, remortgagers and, critically,
Express.co.uk
Donald Trump’s threats to Iran spark fears Brits will be hit hard ’in our walletIf Iran decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, it will have far-reaching implications for the global economy, one expert has warned.
Moneyweek
Should the income protection age cap be lifted?You can only get income protection cover if you are below age 59. With people now working for longer, should the limit be raised?
FTAdviser
Income protection cap leaves older workers exposedThe insurance industry needs to address an “outdated” approach to
The Sun
Interest rates ‘being handled like a slow-motion car crash’ as Bank of England to AVOID a rate cutTHE Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates this week, in a blow to first-time buyers and homeowners.
FTAdviser
High-street office for advisers? ‘Money better spent elsewhere’UK financial advisers have fallen into two camps over a story FT Adviser published last week, in which we interviewed a woman who wants to set up a ‘shop front’ in her local town.
Yorkshire Live
Millions of Brits wake up to unexpected £1,150 blow on FridayThe average property price dropped 0.4 per cent month on month in May to £296,648, Halifax says
Birmingham Live
Millions of UK households wake up and lose unexpected £1,150 on FridayThe average property price dropped 0.4 per cent month on month in May to £296,648, Halifax says, in a blow for households.
Sky News
'Clear message' as range of lenders hike ratesThe average first time buyer is now getting a 31-year mortgage, compared to 28 years a decade ago, UK Finance data has found.
Express.co.uk
Huge update for homebuyers with Halifax and SantanderHalifax, Santander and Accord have hiked their fixed mortgage rates in the past 24 hours
Devon Live
Halifax, Santander, and Accord raise mortgage ratesThe increases, though modest, are likely to spread as lenders react to stubborn inflation
Nottinghamshire Live
Halifax, Santander, and Accord raise mortgage ratesThe increases, though modest, are likely to spread as lenders react to stubborn inflation
Liverpool Echo
Halifax, Santander, and Accord raise mortgage ratesHalifax and Santander announced rate hikes this week
Moneyweek
Rural homes beat urban properties for price growth – where are house prices soaring?We look at the top-performing rural local authorities for house price growth
The Sun
Warning for first-time buyers as sub-4% mortgage rates ‘hanging by thread’EXPERTS are warning first-time buyers to act swiftly, as the cheapest mortgage deals could soon be off the table. Those looking to step onto the property ladder should consider locking in these rat…
FTAdviser
Will unloved US Treasuries cause UK interest rate rise?US Treasuries have fallen on the back of Donald Trump’s tax cutting budget making its way through Congress and a downgrading of the US’s credit rating by Moody’s earlier this month.
Express.co.uk
Experts predict Starmer’s next move as ‘mystery’ of winter fuel U-turn remainsSir Keir Starmer’s winter fuel allowance U-turn will lead to more means testing, experts predict.
FTAdviser
Protection advisers say loaded premiums could be next mis-selling ‘scandal’advisers have criticised the use of loaded premiums and said it could become a “future mis-selling scandal” and destroy trust in the industry.
FTAdviser
‘Lack of trust’: Openwork puts in pre-approval system on debt consolidation adviceAdvisers at Openwork now require pre-approval on debt consolidation cases before giving advice, which advisers have warned could see borrowers ‘go elsewhere’.
Express.co.uk
Bank of England cut fuels hope for cheaper mortgagesThe Bank of England trimmed its base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% yesterday
Birmingham Live
Nationwide makes major change ‘effective Wednesday’ with millions set to benefitNationwide cutting rates by up to 0.30 percentage points.
Mortgage Solutions
Separate council tax bands for HMO units will harm tenants, property professionals warnCreating separate council tax bands to individual units in houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in particular circumstances will affect poorer tenants and result in landlords being used as “cash cows”.
IFA Magazine
Brokers reveal which types of borrower will struggle to get mortgages in 2023As lenders tighten their criteria due to rising rates, reduced affordability amid the cost of living crisis and the prospect of a long recession ahead, free PR
Financial Reporter
Brokers praise lenders offering 12 month mortgage offersBrokers said the approach is particularly positive for people buying new builds, as it protects them from building delays.
FTAdviser.com
Year-long mortgage offers ‘exactly what market needs’Lenders honouring mortgage rates for up to 12 months is exactly what the market needs according to brokers following the uncertainty around interest rates which ensued after the last budget
Mortgage Strategy
Cover feature: Sink or swim? | Mortgage StrategyThe mortgage market was at the sharp edge of the political and economic turmoil in the UK during September and October, with mortgage deals withdrawn at an unprecedented rate and the cost of fixed-rate...
Mortgage Solutions
Five ways brokers are bridging the borrower knowledge gap – analysis - Mortgage SolutionsBorrowers are as confused, nervous and disturbed by the state of the mortgage market as ever and brokers need to bridge that knowledge gap
Mortgage Solutions
Risk of limited company BTL mortgage prisoners on the rise ‒ analysisThe changes to limited company buy-to-let mortgage products in the fallout from the mini Budget risk creating a swathe of landlord mortgage prisoners, it has been claimed.
Mortgage Solutions
‘Broker burnout’ is very real and the stress can ‘take its toll’ – analysis - Mortgage SolutionsAs part of World Mental Health Day, we spoke to a number of industry experts about stress, their own mental health and ‘broker burnout’.
Manchester Evening News
How businesses, tourists and mortgage-holders are facing up to the pound’s slumpA weak pound threatens to exacerbate the cost of living crisis and drive up the cost of mortgages and foreign holidays
Mortgage Solutions
Bridging market still offering ‘competitive’ options – SLS In FocusSpecialist Lending Solutions “In Focus” series deep dives into different areas of the specialist lending market. This week we are focusing on the bridging pricing and what the near-term expectations are.
IFA Magazine
Nationwide September HPI - “In the property market, it is officially now business as unusual” - reactionFollowing the Nationwide September House Price Index published this morning, mortgage and property experts have commented. Andrew Montlake, managing director o
Mortgage Professional
Is a house price crash coming? Brokers weigh inThey also argue on whether the market is now a buyers’ or a sellers’ market
Mortgage Professional
Bank of England makes interest rate announcementVerdict delivered moments ago...
This Is Money
Bank hikes base rate to 2.25%: What it means for mortgages and savingsThe Bank of England has today increased base rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.25% as it continues to try and dampen runaway inflation.
Daily Mail
Bank hikes base rate to 2.25%: What it means for mortgages and savingsThe Bank of England has today increased base rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.25% as it continues to try and dampen runaway inflation.
Mortgage Solutions
Government keen lenders include ‘rent track record’ in decisions - Mortgage SolutionsThe government has said that it wants to encourage mortgage lenders and others to include a borrowers’ rent track record in lending decisions to allow more first-time buyers onto the property ladder.