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Keystone Reduces Rates Across Specialist Buy-to-Let Lending Range
Keystone Property Finance has cut rates by 10 basis points across its buy-to-let, product transfer, and refurb to let products, with new rates and expanded eligibility criteria.
Rental Yields Stabilise in Q1 2026 After Previous Decline
Rental yields in the UK private rented sector have stabilised, with average gross yields rising to 6.5% in Q1 2026, according to Pegasus Insight.
Barclays Reduces Residential Mortgage Rates by Up to 50bps
Barclays has announced reductions of up to 50 basis points across its residential mortgage range, including purchase, remortgage, and existing customer products.
Stonebridge Appoints Hannah Tee to Lead Adviser Recruitment Drive
Stonebridge has named Hannah Tee as national recruitment executive to expand its adviser recruitment service for appointed representative firms.
Property Agencies Urged to Review Lone-Working Safety Procedures
Property agencies in the UK are being urged to review lone-working safety procedures, with updated guidance from Propertymark following the anniversary of Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance.
AI and Professional Advice Both Key to Future of UK Mortgage Market
A Mortgage Strategy report highlights that both AI and professional advice will shape the future of the UK mortgage market, with technology and advisers working together rather than in competition.
Report: Private Rental Sector Now Home to 3.2 Million Children
A new report finds 3.2 million children now live in privately rented homes, nearly triple the number 25 years ago, as the sector grows to 12.9 million individuals.
Recognise Bank Raises LTV on Residential and Bridging Loans to 80%
Recognise Bank has increased its loan-to-value on residential bridging finance to 80% and introduced automated valuations on selected cases.
UK Construction Output Sees Slowest Decline in Four Months
UK construction output fell in July at its slowest rate since March, with improved supply chain performance and easing input price inflation, according to S&P Global UK Construction PMI.
Connells: Homeowners Moving Less Often Due to High Costs and Barriers
Connells analysis finds homeowners in England & Wales are moving less frequently, with high transaction costs and other obstacles reducing housing market turnover.
Right to Buy Council Home Sales in England Rise by 90%
Local authorities in England sold 14,275 council homes under Right to Buy in 2025/26, a 90% increase on the previous year, according to Moneyfacts.
Mortgage Fraud Rises Sharply Across All Categories in 2026
Mortgage fraud increased in all categories in the first half of 2026, with notable rises in identity fraud, account takeover, and false applications, according to Cifas.