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ELA challenges Norwich City Council's proposed licensing schemes
A detailed report is helping the Eastern Landlords Association scrutinise Norwich's plans for selective and additional licensing covering thousands of rented homes.
Telford & Wrekin Council Pauses Additional HMO Licensing Plans Until 2027
Telford & Wrekin Council has paused plans for additional licensing of smaller HMOs following a legal challenge by landlords, with the position to be revisited in 2027.
BMPS 2026: Mortgage Sourcing Set to Change 'Undoubtedly' With AI, Says Mortgage Brain
Mortgage Brain executives told the British Mortgage and Protection Senate that AI will reshape mortgage sourcing within three years, with in-house AI solutions due to launch in 2027.
Conveyancers working three years ahead of buying and selling reforms
Residential conveyancers say they are preparing well ahead of Government buying and selling reforms, expected by 9th July 2029, with sales packs likely mandated early.
Base rate hold offers little relief as lenders price in future hikes
The Bank of England's sixth consecutive base rate hold has been welcomed, but industry figures warn mortgage rates are already rising and a hike remains likely.
Fleet hikes product transfer rates as Vida withdraws range
Fleet Mortgages is raising fixed rate product transfer rates, while Vida Homeloans will withdraw its new business and product transfer range tonight before relaunching tomorrow.
Family Building Society appoints Seb Mrotzek as chief operating officer
Family Building Society has created a new chief operating officer role and appointed Seb Mrotzek, who brings experience across banking, fintech, consulting and financial regulation.
Novus launches Pathfinder mortgage simulator to help lenders spot friction points
Novus has launched Pathfinder, a mortgage journey simulator that lets lenders test redesigned processes risk-free and identify friction points before investing.
Bridging finance rides to the rescue as rate volatility and chain breaks reshape the market
Rate volatility, weak transactions and more chain breaks are pushing buyers, sellers and developers towards bridging finance, with regulated bridging volumes roughly doubling since 2021.
Griffin joins J3 Advisory as managing director of debt advisory
Evan Griffin has been appointed managing director of debt advisory at J3, bringing more than two decades of banking, property and finance experience to the role.
Together posts record £3.5bn originations as loan book reaches £8.5bn
Specialist lender Together delivered record originations of £3.5bn in FY26, with its loan book rising 8% to £8.5bn and arrears falling to 4.3%.
UK Commercial Property Lending Hits Decade High Despite Subdued Demand – Breeden
Bayes data shows £52.7bn of UK commercial real estate lending originated in 2025, the highest in a decade, with £33bn of loans maturing in 2026.