Landlords Sought to Trial Comparable Properties Pack After Renters’ Rights Act
UK Property News

Landlords Sought to Trial Comparable Properties Pack After Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords are being sought to test a new comparable properties pack following changes brought by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which gives tenants more power to challenge rent levels.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
HTB Launches Dedicated Relationship Managers for Specialist Mortgages
Market Updates

HTB Launches Dedicated Relationship Managers for Specialist Mortgages

Hampshire Trust Bank has introduced dedicated relationship managers for its specialist mortgage division, aiming to streamline case management for brokers.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Glenhawk Appoints Rhys Evans as Business Development Manager
Market Updates

Glenhawk Appoints Rhys Evans as Business Development Manager

Glenhawk has named Rhys Evans as its new business development manager, overseeing a newly created region covering Essex, North and East London, and the Northern Home Counties.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Government Updates Small Business Relief Criteria for Vacant and Reoccupied Properties
Property Regulations

Government Updates Small Business Relief Criteria for Vacant and Reoccupied Properties

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has amended eligibility criteria for Supporting Small Business Relief, focusing on vacancy and reoccupation of property.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Victoria Barnard Appointed Head of Networks and Clubs at Somo
Market Updates

Victoria Barnard Appointed Head of Networks and Clubs at Somo

Specialist lender Somo has appointed Victoria Barnard as its head of networks and clubs, marking a key step in the company's growth within the UK specialist lending sector.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Christian Mathews Joins Tenn as Executive Director for Commercial Real Estate
Market Updates

Christian Mathews Joins Tenn as Executive Director for Commercial Real Estate

Short-term lender Tenn has appointed Christian Mathews as executive director for commercial real estate to support its commercial real estate lending ambitions.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Jason Shead Appointed Director of Risk and Governance at Black & White Bridging
Market Updates

Jason Shead Appointed Director of Risk and Governance at Black & White Bridging

Jason Shead has joined Black & White Bridging as director of risk and governance, following the firm's recent opening of a new head office in Bristol.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Watts Commercial Finance Appoints Daniel Jones as Commercial Manager
Market Updates

Watts Commercial Finance Appoints Daniel Jones as Commercial Manager

Watts Commercial Finance has appointed Daniel Jones as commercial manager to strengthen its presence in Bristol and surrounding areas, focusing on bridging, development, and commercial finance.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Ultimate Finance Raises Asset Finance Limit to £3m for SMEs
Market Updates

Ultimate Finance Raises Asset Finance Limit to £3m for SMEs

Ultimate Finance has increased its maximum asset finance loan size to £3m, with higher limits for single assets and balloon offerings, aiming to support SMEs with larger funding needs.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
MIMHC and Claritee Group Announce Partnership to Boost Workplace Wellbeing
Market Updates

MIMHC and Claritee Group Announce Partnership to Boost Workplace Wellbeing

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has partnered with Claritee Group to deliver new workplace wellbeing initiatives for the mortgage sector.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
MIMHC and Claritee Partner to Enhance Wellbeing in Mortgage Sector
Market Updates

MIMHC and Claritee Partner to Enhance Wellbeing in Mortgage Sector

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has partnered with Claritee Group to provide new workplace wellbeing initiatives for the mortgage sector.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
DIFF Annual Review: Disability Inclusion Essential for True Diversity
Market Updates

DIFF Annual Review: Disability Inclusion Essential for True Diversity

The DIFF Annual Review highlights that UK firms must address disability inclusion to achieve genuine diversity, with only 4% of companies offering products and services for disabled people.

9 August 2026 · 2 min read