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Aspen appoints four new graduates as intake reaches 26
Bridging lender Aspen has appointed four new alumni to its Graduate Recruitment Scheme, taking the intake to 26, with all four set to gain RICS valuation accreditations.
Family Building Society relaunches fixed rate BTL range with 60bps increase
Family Building Society has brought back buy-to-let and owner-occupier fixed rates withdrawn on 4 September, raising rates by 60 basis points amid swap rate volatility.
RSM UK Urges Tax Review Ahead of Autumn Budget as House Price Growth Slows
RSM UK is calling on the government to review tax policy ahead of the Autumn Budget as new index data shows UK house price growth slowing, with London prices down 3.3% annually.
Document-Automation Tools Judge Too Harshly, Warns Mortgage Strategy Column
A Mortgage Strategy column argues firms are rejecting document-handling tools on unrealistic standards, urging them to compare tools to new hires rather than demand perfection.
UK Mortgage Repayment Changes in 2028: What to Expect
A wave of mortgage repayment changes is set to land in 2028, from the expiry of temporary Charter arrangements to FCA rule reforms and fixed-rate cliffs. This guide explains what changes, who is affected, and the practical steps homeowners and buyers should take in advance.
AI Will Not Replace Letting Agents, But Will Make Them Work Faster, Says Propoly
Propoly insight suggests AI is more likely to replace individual tasks than entire jobs in lettings, while raising tenant and landlord expectations for faster service.
Nine Networking Tips for Brokers to Stay Front of Mind with New-Build Developers
MAB New Homes director Helen Pierson shares nine networking tips to help brokers keep builders referring new-build buyers, especially in a quieter market.
More flexible mortgage market could mean more complex transactions, says Singh
Harpal Singh argues that as mortgage rules broaden, advisers must match clients to specialist conveyancers rather than defaulting to the cheapest quote.
Cambridge & Counties Bank strengthens real estate team with two senior BDM hires
Cambridge & Counties Bank has appointed Ian Tudor and Mohinder Parmar as senior business development managers in its real estate finance team, covering the South East, London and the Midlands.
Half of Holiday Let Owners Report Improved Profits Since FHL Tax Breaks Abolished
Cumberland Building Society's Holiday Let Index finds 48% of holiday let owners report higher profits since the furnished holiday lettings tax changes in April 2025.
NatWest, TSB and Coventry lead wave of mortgage rate rises ahead of MPC decision
NatWest, TSB, Coventry, Skipton and Principality have all announced mortgage rate increases ahead of Thursday's base rate decision, with buy-to-let rates among those affected.
LHV Bank Passes £1bn SME Lending Milestone After 2023 Launch
LHV Bank has surpassed £1bn in lending to UK SMEs and property investors since launching its SME lending business in 2023, driven by demand across commercial real estate and specialist buy to let.