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HMRC Rewrites Guidance on Landlord Refinancing and Interest Relief
HMRC has replaced its long-standing guidance on landlord refinancing and interest relief, potentially impacting tax advice and professional indemnity claims.
Later Life Lending Drops 4.8% Year-on-Year, Reports UK Finance
UK Finance reports a 4.8% year-on-year fall in new loans to older borrowers in Q1, with 36,050 loans advanced. Lifetime mortgage activity also declined.
Gable Group to Launch 100% LTV Mortgage with No Deposit Required
Gable Group is preparing to launch a 100% loan-to-value mortgage, requiring no deposit or guarantor, available via brokers and housebuilder partnerships across England and Wales.
Paragon Bank Appoints Sanders and Patel to Lead Bridging Finance Launch
Paragon Bank has appointed Colin Sanders and Patel to develop a new bridging finance proposition, with a pilot planned for late 2024 and a full launch in 2027.
Paragon Bank Develops Bridging Proposition with New Senior Hires
Paragon Bank has appointed Colin Sanders and Sundeep Patel to pilot a new bridging finance proposition, with a full launch planned for 2027.
Mortgage Repayments Top Concern for UK Homeowners, Survey Finds
A Boon Brokers survey finds higher mortgage repayments are the main concern for UK homeowners, with negative equity and falling property values also causing worry.
Children Increasingly Support Parents with Mortgage Affordability
Family Building Society reports a rise in children helping parents or grandparents with mortgage affordability, highlighting a shift towards multi-generational borrowing.
Investec Completes £922m in Real Estate Lending Over Past Year
Investec Bank’s real estate business delivered £922m in lending from April 2025 to March 2026, including significant sums for residential, commercial, and student accommodation sectors.
Buy-to-Let Market Shifts Towards Professional Landlords
The buy-to-let market is becoming more professional and selective, with experienced landlords remaining active despite economic and regulatory pressures.
LMS Reflects on 15 Years of Change in the UK Mortgage Market
Suzanne O’Connor of LMS discusses changes in lender relationships, technology, and collaboration in the UK mortgage and conveyancing sectors over the past 15 years.
Buy-to-let Remortgaging Hits Record High, Pegasus Reports
Buy-to-let remortgage activity has reached a record high, with 57% of landlords with a mortgage refinancing in the 12 months to June, according to Pegasus Insight.
Burnham Government Faces Four Key Housing Delivery Challenges
Andy Burnham's new government is urged to address four priorities to improve UK housing delivery, including tax burdens on new homes, according to a report by Mortgage Solutions.