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Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75% for Fifth Consecutive Meeting
The Bank of England has kept the base rate at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, following a majority vote by the Monetary Policy Committee. The decision comes amid ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
Lloyds Leads Residential Lending, Santander Surges in Buy-to-Let Market
Lloyds Banking Group remained the UK's top residential mortgage lender in 2025, while Santander UK saw the largest increase in buy-to-let lending, according to UK Finance.
Cawood Highlights Importance of Exit Strategies in Property Finance
Roz Cawood of StreamBank discusses the need for property professionals to focus on exit strategies and flexibility in the current subdued UK property market.
UK Housing Industry Faces Slowdown Amid Rising Costs and Uncertainty
UK housebuilders report a dramatic slowdown, with fewer homes being built and sold. Rising costs and uncertainty are impacting developers, despite new government initiatives.
Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75% for Fifth Meeting
The Bank of England has kept its base interest rate at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting, following a majority vote by the Monetary Policy Committee.
Lloyds Mortgage Book Hits £325bn as Buy-to-Let Lending Rises
Lloyds' UK mortgage portfolio reached £325bn by June 2026, with growth in buy-to-let and higher-LTV lending, despite a rise in impairment charges.
TMG Mortgage Network Appoints Ava Jones as Head of Operations
TMG Mortgage Network has named Ava Jones as head of operations, following recent leadership changes and ongoing investment in technology and adviser support.
Alexander Hall Reports 20% Mortgage Revenue Growth Driven by Refinancing
Alexander Hall, part of Foxtons Group, saw mortgage revenue rise 20% to £5.4m in H1 2026, driven by refinancing activity and operational improvements.
Nottingham Building Society Reports 37.1% Fall in Gross Lending
Nottingham Building Society saw gross lending drop by 37.1% and new mortgage customers fall by 40.6% in H1 2026, according to Mortgage Solutions.
Mortgage Network League Table Shows Growth Divide Among Top UK Firms
A new league table reveals varied growth among the UK's largest mortgage and financial advice networks, with some firms expanding and others seeing membership decline.
Specialist Lender Finances Holiday Let in Oxfordshire with Strict Criteria
Foundation Home Loans has completed a £153,700 mortgage for a holiday let in Burford, Oxfordshire, highlighting the specialist lending criteria required for properties with occupancy restrictions.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% Amid Market Uncertainty
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting, providing stability for the UK property market despite ongoing inflation concerns.