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Paragon Reduces Five-Year Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates by 15bps
Paragon Bank has cut five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage rates by 15bps across a range of products, including options for SSCs, HMOs, and MUBs.
NatWest Reports £20bn in Gross New Mortgage Lending for H1 2026
NatWest completed £20bn in gross new mortgage lending in the first half of 2026, including £1.2bn in buy-to-let loans. Total customer lending rose to £447.7bn.
Rightmove Reports 7% Revenue Growth and Expands AI Tools
Rightmove has reported a 7% year-on-year revenue increase to £225.8 million for H1 2026, with expanded AI initiatives and higher engagement from new technology tools.
Rightmove Faces £2.3m Legal Costs in £1.5bn Competition Claim
Rightmove expects £2.3m in legal costs this year due to a class action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behaviour, with a Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing set for November.
Over 2,000 Agents Register for Propertymark’s New Connect Platform
Propertymark reports more than 2,000 users registered for its new Connect referral and lead generation platform within days of launch, with properties uploaded across nearly 1.7 million UK postcodes.
Nationwide Reports Slower UK House Price Growth in July Amid Economic Uncertainty
Nationwide's July House Price Index shows annual house price growth slowed to 1.8%, with subdued market activity linked to ongoing economic uncertainty.
UK House Sales Rise Slightly in June, HMRC Data Shows
HMRC figures show UK residential property transactions increased slightly in June 2026, with sales above last year's levels. Commercial transactions showed mixed results.
Newcastle Building Society Mortgage Lending Rises 9% to £623m in H1 2026
Newcastle Building Society increased gross mortgage lending to £623m in the first half of 2026, with improved customer retention and a cautious outlook on house prices.
UK Annual House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in July, Says Nationwide
Nationwide reports UK annual house price growth slowed to 1.8% in July, with average prices at £277,542. Market activity remains subdued amid economic uncertainty.
UK Housing Transactions Rise 2% in June 2026, Annual Growth Strengthens
UK residential property transactions increased by 2% in June 2026 compared to June 2025, with non-seasonally adjusted figures showing the strongest June since 2022.
The Agency UK Named in The Sunday Times 100 for Rapid Growth
The Agency UK has been listed in The Sunday Times 100 as the only estate agency among Britain's fastest-growing private companies, with 67% annual sales growth over three years.
DIFF Podcast Explores Young Professionals’ Experiences in Mortgage Industry
The latest DIFF podcast discusses the experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by young professionals in the UK mortgage sector, including stereotypes and networking.