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Dudley Building Society Appoints New Head of Lending and Brand Manager
Dudley Building Society has appointed Jayne Roberts as head of lending and Richard McDonald as brand and communications manager, strengthening its leadership team.
Gatehouse Bank Sells Largest UK Islamic Home Finance Portfolio
Gatehouse Bank has sold its £405m home purchase plan portfolio to Waterfall Asset Management, marking the largest Islamic home finance sale in the UK.
Equity Release Lending Grows to £597m as Customer Numbers Rebound
Equity release lending rose to £597m in Q2 2026, with customer numbers increasing by 4% as more homeowners accessed housing wealth, according to the Equity Release Council.
AMI Protection Viewpoint Survey Opens for Seventh Year
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries has launched its seventh annual Protection Viewpoint survey, inviting advisers to share insights on customer protection needs and industry challenges.
Tribunal Overturns HMRC Action on Property118 Incorporation Model
A tribunal has overturned HMRC’s allocation of Scheme Reference Numbers and a Stop Notice related to the Property118 incorporation model after extensive scrutiny.
Jones Robinson Acquires Kate’s Estates Lettings Portfolio After Founder Retires
Jones Robinson has acquired the managed lettings portfolio of Kate’s Estates in Marlborough following the retirement of founder Kate Deakin, expanding its presence in Wiltshire.
Hampshire Trust Bank Appoints Cain Lam as Business Development Manager
Hampshire Trust Bank has named Cain Lam as business development manager in its specialist mortgages team, supporting brokers in London with complex buy-to-let and property investment cases.
Operational Strength Key to Growth, Says The Right Advice Founder
Sam Clark of The Right Advice highlights the importance of strong operations and purposeful technology for sustainable business growth in the UK property sector.
Equity Release Lending Rises 4% in Q2, Says Equity Release Council
Equity release lending increased by 4% to £597m in Q2, with customer numbers also up, according to the Equity Release Council. Adviser sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.
June 2026 Grenfell Tower Site Monitoring Reports Published
Gov.UK Housing has published noise, dust, and vibration monitoring reports for the Grenfell Tower site covering 1 to 28 June 2026.
Uncertainty Over Council Tax Surcharge Liability for Landlords
Landlords remain unclear about who will pay the proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge, as Propertymark calls for clarification of liability rules.
Mydeposits Moves All Tenancy Deposit Schemes to Total Property Platform
Mydeposits is consolidating its insured and custodial tenancy deposit schemes onto the Total Property platform, allowing landlords to manage both through a single system.