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Nearly 23,000 UK Households Expected to Move on 28 August 2026
Almost 23,000 UK households are forecast to move on 28 August 2026, nearly four times the daily average, according to analysis by HomeOwners Alliance and reallymoving.
Goodlord Removes Misleading Guidance on Tenant Information Sheet
Goodlord has deleted incorrect website guidance about the new mandatory tenant information sheet after concerns were raised by a London letting agent.
Legal & General Reports 23% Growth in Lifetime Mortgage Lending
Legal & General increased its lifetime and retirement interest-only mortgage lending by 23% in the first half of the year, with growth also seen in its protection business.
ProtectionBooked Platform Launches to Connect Advisers with Motivated Clients
ProtectionBooked.co.uk and MortgagesBooked.co.uk have launched, offering advisers booked appointments with clients seeking mortgage and protection advice, rather than cold leads.
Tenancy Fraud Rises Sharply, Driven by Fake References and High-Rent Properties
Tenancy fraud increased by 78% year-on-year, with employment fraud and identity manipulation cases rising sharply. London recorded the highest regional fraud rate.
Roma Finance Appoints Paula Dowson as National Account Manager
Roma Finance has appointed Paula Dowson as national account manager. Dowson brings 25 years of experience in bridging and specialist lending.
Market Financial Solutions’ Administrators File High Court Claim Against Barclays
AlixPartners, administrator for Market Financial Solutions, has filed a High Court claim against Barclays over £160m in held accounts. Barclays is defending the claim.
Hinckley & Rugby BS Unveils Mortgage Range for Complex Credit Borrowers
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has launched the Credit Renew mortgage range for borrowers with a history of adverse credit who have since rebuilt their financial health.
Landlord Rental Income Rises 23% Despite Widespread Arrears
Average landlord rental income increased by 23% year-on-year, but nearly 850,000 landlords faced rent arrears, according to new research cited by The Negotiator.
TMG Mortgage Network Adds Handelsbanken to Lender Panel
TMG Mortgage Network has added Handelsbanken to its lender panel, giving TMG advisers access to the bank’s relationship-led mortgage proposition and UK branch network.
Goodlord Removes Inaccurate Guidance on Tenant Information Sheet
Goodlord has withdrawn incorrect guidance on the mandatory tenant information sheet required under the Renters’ Rights Act, following concerns raised by a London letting agent.
Accord Mortgages Cuts Rates on 80% LTV Buy-to-Let Products
Accord Mortgages has reduced rates by 10 basis points on its 80% LTV buy-to-let range, affecting both remortgage and purchase products.