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UK House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in July
UK house prices rose by 0.1% in July, with annual growth slowing to 1.8% and the average home price reaching £277,542, according to Nationwide.
InterBay Cuts Commercial Mortgage Rates and Removes EPC Restrictions
InterBay has reduced rates on its commercial mortgages and removed EPC-related restrictions, aiming to offer brokers more flexibility and support a wider range of property types.
Fleet Mortgages Joins OPDA to Support UK Property Data Reform
Fleet Mortgages has joined the Open Property Data Association to support open and standardised data sharing in the UK property market, aiming to reduce inefficiencies and improve processes.
Property118 Community Highlighted in Recent Tribunal Judgment
A Property118 report details how its landlord and professional community addressed complex commercial issues, as discussed in a recent tribunal case involving HMRC.
Landlords Report Uncertainty in Buy-to-Let Lending, Survey Finds
A Landbay survey reveals most landlords view the buy-to-let market as unpredictable, with many reducing activity or delaying plans due to lending uncertainty.
Gen H Doubles Mortgage Offers at First Underwrite After AI Enhancements
Gen H has doubled the number of mortgage applications receiving offers at the first underwriting session, following AI-led improvements to broker tools.
NatWest Announces Rate Reductions Across Buy-to-Let and Residential Ranges
NatWest will reduce rates on new business, existing customer, and additional borrowing products, including buy-to-let and residential mortgages, from tomorrow.
Mortgage Industry Professionals Walk from London to Birmingham for Mental Health Awareness
Jason Berry led the Walk and Talk 2026 event along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham, aiming to encourage mental health conversations in the mortgage sector.
L&G Research: Homebuying More Stressful Than Divorce for UK Buyers
L&G research finds UK homeowners consider buying or moving home more stressful than divorce, with unexpected costs and mortgage confusion common, especially among younger buyers.
Halifax, Virgin Money and Accord Announce Mortgage Rate Changes
Halifax has increased residential mortgage rates, Virgin Money has repriced buy-to-let products, and Accord has cut BTL rates, according to Mortgage Solutions.
TML and Shawbrook Announce Reductions in Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates
The Mortgage Lender and Shawbrook have both announced reductions in buy-to-let mortgage rates, with new fixed rate products and fee options now available.
Remortgaging Landlords Dominate Buy-to-Let Market Activity
A survey finds remortgaging landlords are driving most buy-to-let lending, with 57% arranging refinancing in the past year and most prioritising competitive rates.