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HMO Landlords Lead UK Housing for Energy Efficiency, Survey Finds
Over 60% of HMOs achieve EPC ratings of A-C, outpacing the wider UK housing stock, according to a Paragon Bank survey reported by Mortgage Solutions.
Landlords Pay £104m in Unpaid Taxes Amid HMRC Crackdown
Landlords paid £104m in unpaid taxes in 2025/26 as HMRC increased efforts to identify undeclared rental income. Voluntary disclosures reached their highest level since 2018/19.
Recovered Appeal: Outline Planning Approved for 300 Homes at Snarlton Farm
A recovered appeal has granted outline planning permission for up to 300 dwellings at Snarlton Farm, Melksham, Wiltshire, with reserved matters except for two access points.
FCA Proposes Mortgage Rule Changes to Widen Borrower Access
The FCA has proposed reforms to mortgage lending rules, aiming to expand access for first-time buyers, self-employed workers, and older borrowers.
Pivot Appoints Clare Atkins as Finance Director Amid Senior Team Changes
Specialist lender Pivot has named Clare Atkins as finance director and announced several senior promotions, including Chris King as chief investment officer.
BTL Purchase Mortgage Applications Drop as Landlords Seek Larger Loans
Buy-to-let purchase mortgage applications fell by nearly a fifth year-on-year in Q2 2026, while landlords requested larger average loans, according to Commercial Trust data.
Shawbrook Cuts Bridging Application Questions by 40% for Faster Processing
Shawbrook has reduced the number of questions in its full mortgage application process for bridging loans by around 40%, aiming to speed up and simplify submissions for brokers.
ASA Orders Scottish Estate Agent to Amend Comparative Adverts
The ASA has instructed RE/MAX Property Specialists in Scotland to amend comparative adverts after finding misleading and unverifiable claims about rival estate agents.
Barclays Reports £17.7bn Gross Mortgage Lending in H1 2026
Barclays increased its gross mortgage lending to £17.7bn in the first half of 2026, up from £15.4bn a year earlier, according to its interim results.
Stamp Duty Burden Rises for First-Time Buyers, Connells Group Finds
A record 30% of first-time buyers in England purchased homes over £300,000 in 2026, doubling the proportion from a decade ago, according to Connells Group analysis.
Help to Buy Wales Scheme Extended Until March 2027
Help to Buy Wales has been extended to 31 March 2027, with up to 400 more households expected to benefit. The house price cap remains at £300,000.
ModaMortgages Unveils Limited-Edition BTL Range With No Application Fees
ModaMortgages has launched a limited-edition buy-to-let product range with no application fees, offering fixed rates for single dwellings, HMOs, and MUFBs up to 80% LTV.