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Older Renters Face Shrinking Supply of Suitable Homes in PRS
Nearly 867,000 households in England's private rented sector include someone aged 55 or over, as demand rises and suitable housing supply shrinks.
Greater Scrutiny Raises Standards in Specialist Lending Sector
Increased scrutiny and regulatory focus are raising standards across the UK specialist lending sector, with more emphasis on governance, customer outcomes, and application quality.
Property118 Wins Tribunal Appeal Over HMRC Landlord Incorporation Notices
Property118 has won a First-tier Tribunal appeal against HMRC regarding landlord incorporation notices and DOTAS labels. The tribunal removed DOTAS labels from Property118's landlord incorporation model.
Campions Group Acquires Battersea & Nine Elms Estates
Campions Group has acquired Battersea & Nine Elms Estates, expanding its portfolio of UK lettings and sales brands.
Barclays, Landbay and Keystone Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions
Barclays, Landbay and Keystone have announced mortgage rate cuts, with reductions of up to 50 basis points on selected products. The changes follow recent moves by other lenders in the UK market.
West One Expands Residential and Second Charge Mortgage Ranges
West One has expanded its residential and second charge mortgage ranges, introducing larger maximum loan sizes, enhanced AVM criteria, and new credit tiers.
Dwelly Makes Fourth Lettings Acquisition of 2026, Adds 250 Managed Properties
Dwelly has completed its fourth lettings acquisition of 2026, adding around 250 fully managed properties to its portfolio, according to Letting Agent Today.
Gen H Revises Affordability Model to Boost New Build Borrowing
Gen H has updated its affordability modelling, allowing new build buyers to borrow more by factoring in lower energy bills. The change applies to new build mortgage applicants.
West One Expands Residential and Second Charge Mortgage Ranges
West One has expanded its residential and second charge mortgage ranges, increasing maximum loan sizes and introducing new credit tiers, according to Mortgage Solutions.
OSB Group Reports 10% Rise in Lending to £2.3bn in H1 2026
OSB Group completed £2.3bn in originations in the first half of 2026, marking a 10% year-on-year increase, with notable activity in buy-to-let and residential lending.
Market Financial Solutions Collapse Leads to Slower Lending Decisions
The collapse of Market Financial Solutions has resulted in slower decisions and tighter checks across the specialist lending market, with increased appreciation for brokers and advisers.
Recognise Bank Raises Residential Bridging LTV to 80%
Recognise Bank has increased the loan to value (LTV) on residential bridging finance from 75% to 80%, and introduced short-form and automated valuations on selected cases.