Jamie Elvin's Media Coverage
Daily Mirror
New warning for tenants as they face 'extremely steep' rent rises after rule changeNew figures released this week paint a difficult picture for tenants
Daily Mirror
Update today 'could mean end of mortgage rate cuts' say brokersBrokers from across the UK have analysed the direction of travel
AOL.com
Nationwide confirms changes for customers ‘from Tuesday’ as some paid £500 - AOLThe changes will come in quickly
Daily Mirror
Nationwide confirms changes for customers 'from Tuesday' as some paid £500Nationwide has announced changes for customers that come into effect from tomorrow.
Daily Mirror
Halifax confirms change for customers 'from Friday' with 'cost cut'It has been welcomed as 'very encouraging', with other expected to follow
The Times
‘A false parking fine cost me a mortgage’Having a country court judgment against him after fraudsters cloned his number plates left Eren Mehmet struggling to get a loan. His case is far from unusual
Daily Express
Nationwide and Halifax changes as customers face ‘uncertainty’Experts have given a summary of how things stand
Daily Express
Mortgage ‘three-year rule’ clarified by broker as ‘times changing’Mortgage rules are a proper minefield
AOL.com
Mortgage ‘three-year rule’ clarified by broker as ‘times changing’ - AOLIt particularly affects the self-employed
AOL.com
Nationwide issues new update as ‘adjustment being made’ - AOLExperts have reacted to the latest figures
Daily Mirror
Nationwide issues new update as ‘adjustment being made’Experts have reacted to the latest figures
Daily Express
UK mortgage borrowers told ‘lock in as soon as possible’Renewed tensions could mean the road remains bumpy, experts say
FT Adviser
Mortgage brokers welcome rumours of stamp duty abolitionMortgage brokers have welcomed rumours that the prime minister could abolish stamp duty, stating that the tax “has no place in a modern housing market”.
AOL.com
Experts weigh in as Andy Burnham hints at council tax reformAndy Burnham has hinted at council tax reform as Labour MPs stepped up calls for action.
Daily Express
Experts weigh in as Andy Burnham hints at council tax reformAndy Burnham has hinted at council tax reform as Labour MPs stepped up calls for action.
Daily Express
New calls for Andy Burnham to scrap controversial taxMortgage experts say the levy has ‘no place in a modern housing market’
AOL.com
Brits warned of 1 ‘relatively minor mistake’ causing expensive mortgage ‘nightmare’The mistake can end up costing mortgage holders “thousands of pounds extra” in interest payments.
Daily Express
Brits warned of one ‘relatively minor mistake’ causing mortgage ‘nightmare’The mistake can end up costing mortgage holders ‘thousands of pounds extra’ in interest payments.
Daily Mirror
Unpaid parking fines ‘can mean losing home’ as record numbers issuedExperts have explained how a seemingly minor issue can spiral into a major problem
Thisismoney
Mortgage rates see biggest spike since start of Iran conflict as five lenders put up prices in 24 hoursMortgage rates are spiking as five mortgage lenders upped their pricing in the last 24 hours in response to the escalating conflict in Iran.
Thisismoney
Nationwide and Barclays among first to up mortgage rates as conflict in Iran raises inflation fearsThree major lenders have increased the cost of their mortgages as the renewed conflict in the Middle East raises fears of higher interest rates.
Daily Express
Nationwide, Barclays and Virgin extra cost confirmed in ‘brutal blow’The triple hit comes as fears grow over a fresh escalation in the Middle East
Daily Express
Demand to cancel ‘self-defeating’ £12billion tax that stops people from movingProperty experts warn the £12billion-a-year levy is trapping growing families
Cambridgeshire Live
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Chronicle Live
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Wales Online
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Daily Express
Nationwide new change for UK customers ‘begins on Tuesday’Nice to see some proper competition again
Liverpool Echo
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Daily Mirror
Nationwide customers told of change ‘from tomorrow’The changes take effect from Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Chronicle Live
‘Small payment’ can ‘save thousands and shave years off’ mortgagesBrokers said it was ‘underused’
Plymouth Live
‘Save thousands and shave years off’ mortgages with ‘small payment’Brokers said it was 'underused'
Daily Mirror
Self-employed ‘caught out’ by little-known mortgage ‘difference’Getting a mortgage when you work for yourself can seem difficult, but a broker said it didn’t have to be
Wales Online
‘Small payment’ can ‘save thousands and shave years off’ mortgagesBrokers said it was ‘underused’
Daily Express
Mortgage method could ‘shave years off’ with ‘small payments’Honestly, every little helps with that mortgage
Daily Mirror
£60 parking fine could wreck your mortgage chances, warns brokerA mortgage broker has warned that failing to pay a minor fine or debt — even one as small as £60 — could damage your credit score
Cambridgeshire Live
‘Minor’ £60 mistake ‘could cost you your home’An expert has issued an alert to people
Estate Agent Today
Down-valuations on the rise as brokers demand asking price restraintBrokers are reporting a rise in down valuations as surveyors become increasingly “defensive” in a stagnant property market.
Chronicle Live
Virgin Money follows Nationwide with change for UK customersExperts are expecting more soon as well
Daily Mirror
Virgin Money confirms immediate change for UK customersExperts are predicting more to come
Daily Express
Virgin Money makes key change for UK customers following NationwideExperts are predicting others will soon follow suit
Sky News
Brokers are seeing more down valuations in the property market, putting sales at risk and causing deals to collapse.
Daily Star
‘I’m a mortgage broker with a warning to people in these jobs’Jamie Elvin said it was a concern
Daily Mirror
‘I’m a mortgage broker with a warning to people in these jobs’Jamie Elvin said it was a concern
Daily Express
Broker’s ‘crisis in the making’ warning for tradespeople on mortgages to 80Someone’s going to get badly caught out
The Independent
What US-Iran peace deal means for UK interest ratesThe base rate has been at 3.75 per cent since December 2025
Wales Online
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgagesThere could be good news
Daily Mirror
Important Monday update for anyone taking out a UK mortgageMortgage brokers and property experts have hailed Trump’s Middle East peace deal, but also issued a note of caution
Daily Express
Key Monday UK mortgage update as ‘positive movement’ likely this weekFeels like one bit of good news at last
Bath Chronicle
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgagesThere could be good news
North Wales Live
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgagesThere could be good news...
FTAdviser
Clash between vendor and client on cashless trend is ‘stark’The clash between cashless trends that suit the vendor and the needs of clients is “stark” as more chains choose to refuse to accept cash.
Daily Telegraph
More houses to be built out of wood under Labour’s net zero planProposals aim to also stimulate demand for British timber, create new green jobs and boost rural economies
Express.co.uk
UK warned it faces £10bn tax raid to plug floundering Reeves’s ‘debt trap’The government’s public spending plans will require Brits to endure more stealth taxes and possible hikes, am expert has claimed.
FTAdviser
‘Controversial’ landlord system to be reconsidered by govtA “controversial” system that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct tenants’ benefits to pay rent is being reconsidered by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Express.co.uk
Abrdn changes name back to Aberdeen after rebrand was mockedOne of the UK’s oldest finance firms has abandoned a four-year rebrand which saw it mocked for removing the vowels in its name.
Sky News
Big jump in 'later in life' loans as borrowers cope with rising costsThe number of new mortgage loans given to older borrowers has jumped by more than 28%, the latest figures from UK Finance show.
Express.co.uk
Nationwide making major cuts to mortgage rates again - full list of changesMortgage lender Nationwide has made changes to its interest rates.
This Is Money
Major high street name to lower mortgage rates to below 4%One of Britain’s biggest lenders is dropping its lowest mortgage rates to below 4% from tomorrow.
What Mortgage
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates and offers a 3.99% deal - What MortgageNationwide has cut mortgage rates for the third time this month and is now offering a deal at 3.99%.
Warrington Guardian
DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court rulingDWP Universal Credit direct payments to landlords could be due a shake-up after a landmark court ruling.
Eastern Daily Press
DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court rulingDWP Universal Credit direct payments to landlords could be due a shake-up after a landmark court ruling.
The Herald
DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court rulingDWP Universal Credit direct payments to landlords could be due a shake-up after a landmark court ruling.
Express.co.uk
Bitcoin drops to three-month low reinforcing ‘risks’ and ‘volatility’ of cryptoHackers stole $1.5 billion from a crypto exchange on Friday, in what could have been one of the biggest digital thefts in history.
Birmingham Live
Alert issued to anyone with a Nationwide credit cardThe building society will increase the representative rate for existing credit card customers by up to five percentage points from April 1
Express.co.uk
Warning issued to anyone with a Nationwide credit cardThe new interest rates are set to come into effect in weeks.
The Telegraph
When the mortgage crisis will end – and what to do as your remortgage date loomsHomeowners are set to face more mortgage pain as interest rates rise again
Mortgage Professional
What are the ‘best’ mortgage products?Brokers discuss fixed rates and variable offers
Mortgage Professional
How can mortgage lending be stimulated?Mortgage lending has fallen to smallest level since 2020
Mortgage Solutions
Press, government, Bank of England: who do brokers blame for mortgage crisis? ‒ analysis - Mortgage SolutionsThe media, the government and the Bank of England have all come under fire by mortgage brokers for their role in contributing to the ongoing difficulties in the mortgage market.
ABC News
UK borrowers brace for more expensive loans as inflation fails to fall as anticipatedOfficial figures show that consumer price inflation in the U.K. is unchanged at 8.7% in the year to May against expectations of a modest decline
The National
UK inflation stuck at 8.7%, in blow for interest rate hopesHeadline inflation remained unchanged in May, but core inflation continues to rise
Yahoo News
UK borrowers brace for more expensive loans as inflation fails to fall as anticipatedBorrowers in the U.K. will be bracing themselves for further increases in lending costs after official figures Wednesday showed inflation failing to fall as anticipated in May. The Office for National...
IFA Magazine
Land Registry April HPI: “A house price crash seems inevitable at this point” - reaction from property expertsFollowing the Land Registry April House Price Index published this morning, property experts have been sharing their reaction to the news and also what the im
The Argus
Housing crash ‘seems inevitable’ as interest rate rise loomsA crash in the housing market “seems inevitable”, according to a director of a mortgage firm
Evening Standard
Bank of England could spring interest rate ‘jumbo hike’ to stop wage-price spiralWith inflation stuck at 8.7%, economists said a jump straight to 5% interest rates might be needed
The Washington Post
UK borrowers brace for more expensive loansBorrowers in the U.K. will be bracing themselves for further increases in lending costs after official figures Wednesday showed inflation failing to fall as anticipated in May.
CityAM
Housing market a ‘ticking time bomb’ as annual prices slow“I fear for the property market, and a house price crash seems inevitable at this point,” Jamie Elvin, director at Brighton-based Strive Mortgages, said.
The Independent
UK borrowers brace for more expensive loans as inflation fails to fall as anticipatedOfficial figures show that consumer price inflation across the U.K. is unchanged at 8.7% in the year to May against expectations for a modest decline, a development that is likely to see the Bank of England...
Mortgage Professional
Brokerage director recounts journey to self-employmentWhat made him go it alone?