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Mortgage Leaders Discuss Building Mental Resilience in High-Pressure Roles
Industry leaders at a recent Lunch & Learn discussed the importance of mental resilience and wellbeing in high-pressure mortgage roles, highlighting strategies for building supportive, high-performing teams.
First-Time Buyers Face Dual Barriers, Says Atom Bank’s Harrison
Richard Harrison of Atom Bank highlights that first-time buyers face challenges beyond deposits, including credit criteria, as policymakers consider a new First Time Buyer ISA.
Landlords Increase Tenant Screening After Renters’ Rights Act
Landlords are tightening tenant selection criteria following the Renters’ Rights Act, with 78% expecting to be more selective, according to NRLA research.
Majority of Young UK Buyers Expect Negative Equity, Survey Finds
A survey commissioned by Boon Brokers found 56% of recent UK homebuyers aged 25-34 believe negative equity is likely during their mortgage term.
Market Harborough Building Society Appoints Brad Nicholls as Deputy CFO
Market Harborough Building Society has named Brad Nicholls as its new deputy chief finance officer, bringing experience from several financial institutions.
Landlords Face Two-Day Deadline for Making Tax Digital Reporting
Landlords earning over £50,000 from property must submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly report to HMRC by Friday. No penalties will apply for late submissions in the first year.
Shawbrook’s Loan Book Hits £20.1bn with Growth in Real Estate and BTL
Shawbrook’s loan book grew 10% to £20.1bn in H1 2026, with notable increases in real estate and buy-to-let lending. The lender also reported efficiency gains from AI technology.
Matthew Wye Appointed Chief Executive of Pepper Advantage UK
Matthew Wye has been named chief executive of Pepper Advantage UK, subject to regulatory approval, with his role to begin in October.
Landlord Rental Income Up 23% Despite 850,000 Facing Arrears
Average landlord rental income rose 23% in the year to March 2026, but nearly 850,000 landlords experienced rent arrears, according to new research.
Market Harborough Building Society Appoints Brad Nicholls as Deputy CFO
Market Harborough Building Society has named Brad Nicholls as its new deputy CFO, as the mutual expands its specialist lending and broker propositions.
Gatehouse Bank Expands Gifted Deposit Criteria to Non-Family and Overseas Donors
Gatehouse Bank will now accept gifted deposits from non-family members and eligible overseas individuals in 54 countries, expanding beyond previous UK family-only criteria.
London Credit Cuts Development Finance Rates and Launches Prime Offering
London Credit has reduced rates on its mainstream development finance range and introduced a new Prime Development offering for lower-risk projects.