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Nottingham Landlord Licensing Scheme Reports £4.62 Return Per £1 Spent
Nottingham City Council claims its landlord licensing schemes generated £114.9m in social value from a £24.9m investment between 2020 and 2024, according to a new study.
Build to Rent Investment More Than Doubles Over Past Decade
Build to Rent investment has risen from £2.3bn in 2016 to £5.5bn in 2025, with £3.1bn invested in the first half of 2026, according to Propoly data.
Gatehouse Bank Broadens Gifted Deposit Criteria for Homebuyers
Gatehouse Bank now accepts gifted deposits from non-family members and eligible individuals overseas, expanding beyond its previous UK close family-only policy.
Gen H Uses AI to Streamline Mortgage Application Packaging
Gen H has implemented an AI agent to assist with mortgage application packaging checks, aiming to improve efficiency while maintaining manual underwriting for complex cases.
Pexa and Mastercard Partner to Trial Completion Day Payment Innovation
Pexa and Mastercard have announced a partnership to test account-to-account payment solutions aimed at supporting completion day processes in UK property transactions.
First-Time Buyers Turn to Tracker and Variable Mortgages Amid Rising Rates
Nearly a third of first-time buyers considered tracker or variable rate mortgages in July 2026 as fixed rates remained high, according to Moneyfacts analysis.
Royal London Reports 6% Rise in Protection New Business Sales
Royal London’s protection new business sales increased by 6% year-on-year to £483m, with growth attributed to enhancements in income protection and strong demand for whole-of-life products.
The Telegraph Seeks Landlords Struggling to Sell Properties
The Telegraph is looking to speak with buy-to-let landlords who are having difficulty selling their homes, according to a report by Property118.
One in Three First-Time Buyers Now Considering Variable Mortgages
A third of first-time buyers are now considering variable or tracker mortgages, according to Moneyfacts data reported by Mortgage Strategy.
L&G Reports 23% Year-on-Year Growth in Lifetime and RIO Mortgage Lending
Legal & General saw a 23% year-on-year rise in lifetime and retirement interest-only mortgage lending in H1 2026, with advances reaching £128m.
TLIC Warns PRS Database Could Become Costly Burden
The Lettings Industry Council warns the government's planned PRS database could become an expensive administrative burden if not designed for landlords and agents.
Landlords Face £7,000 Fine for Missing Renters’ Rights Act Info Sheet Deadline
Landlords must provide the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet to all tenants by the end of this week or risk a £7,000 fine, according to a government warning.