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Welsh Government Proposes Easing Holiday Let Business Rates Rules
The Welsh government has launched a consultation on relaxing business rates rules for holiday lets, potentially reducing the number of days properties must be available and booked to qualify.
Specialist Lending Could Unlock 1.5 Million 'Unmortgageable' UK Properties
Together reports 1.5 million UK properties are 'unmortgageable' by mainstream lenders, but specialist lending could help bring them back to market.
Landlord Fined £9,000 After Losing Appeal Over Fire Safety and Evictions
A landlord has been fined £9,000 after losing an appeal against Reigate & Banstead council for failing to take fire safety measures and evicting tenants without a possession order.
Landbay and Nottingham Building Society Cut Buy-to-Let Rates
Landbay and Nottingham Building Society have announced reductions in buy-to-let mortgage rates. The changes affect a range of products relevant to UK landlords and letting agents.
Skipton Building Society Pilots E-Signatures for Remortgage Deeds
Skipton Building Society is piloting Qualified Electronic Signatures for remortgage customers, aiming to modernise and streamline the process in collaboration with HM Land Registry.
Wealthier Homeowners Increasingly Turn to Lifetime Mortgages, Says More2life
More2life reports a rise in wealthy homeowners using lifetime mortgages, with 16% of new plans in Q2 2026 for properties valued at £700,000 or more.
Mortgage Lab Named Official AI Knowledge Partner for MIT Live 2026
Mortgage Lab has been appointed as the Official AI Knowledge Partner for Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live, taking place in London on 13 October 2026.
Paragon Bank Streamlines Buy-to-Let Further Advance Process
Paragon Bank has simplified its buy-to-let further advance process, reducing minimum loan size and rates, and enabling faster offers and fund release for landlords.
Principality Building Society Grows Lending Book to £11.3bn
Principality Building Society increased its retail mortgage book by £2m to £11.3bn over six months to June 2026, despite a challenging trading environment.
Landbay Reduces Buy-to-Let Rates and Expands Specialist Mortgage Range
Landbay has cut buy-to-let rates by up to 0.35% across its Premier, Core, and Specialist ranges, with rates now starting from 3.44%. The lender has also launched eight new specialist mortgages.
HMOs Drive Higher Standards and Yields in UK Buy-to-Let Sector
Research from Paragon Bank highlights strong demand and high yields for HMOs, with landlords investing in property improvements and energy efficiency.
London Mayor Allocates £400,000 for Rental Enforcement Training
The Mayor of London has announced £400,000 in funding to support enforcement of the Renters Rights Act, focusing on officer training and tenant support services.