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Ben Humphreys of Tab Discusses BDM Role in the North
Ben Humphreys, business development manager for Tab in the North, shares insights on his role and the importance of broker relationships.
Clydesdale and Foundation Increase Rates as Lenders Withdraw Products
Clydesdale and Foundation have raised rates on various mortgage products, while Precise and Newcastle are withdrawing deals ahead of repricing.
Propertymark Reports Slight Dip in Buyer Demand as Sales Market Holds Steady
Propertymark's May report shows a small fall in new buyer registrations, while sales activity and stock levels remain stable. Affordability pressures persist for UK households.
No-Deposit Mortgages Could Cost London FTBs £73,000 More in Interest
Research shows London first-time buyers using no-deposit mortgages may pay over £73,000 more in interest over five years compared to those with a 15% deposit.
Government to Introduce £250 Ground Rent Cap a Year Early
The government will bring forward the £250 annual ground rent cap for leaseholders in England and Wales to late 2027, a year earlier than previously planned.
Mortgage Affordability Remains a Challenge as Buyers Stay Cautious
Mortgage affordability continues to impact UK homebuyers, with demand softening and most properties selling below asking price, according to Propertymark’s May 2026 report.
Burnham Confirms No Stamp Duty or Rent Control Changes in Autumn Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out changes to stamp duty and rent controls in England, providing clarity for the UK property and lettings sector.
Buckinghamshire BS Cuts Rates on Residential and Specialist Mortgages
Buckinghamshire Building Society has reduced mortgage rates across its residential, impaired credit, and buy-to-let ranges, including products for limited companies and holiday lets.
High-LTV Mortgages Remain Difficult to Access, Says Family Building Society
Family Building Society says high-LTV mortgages are still hard to attain for many borrowers, despite recent innovations in the UK mortgage market.
AI Lettings Firm Dwelly Secures £125m to Expand UK Operations
AI-powered lettings business Dwelly has raised £125m to acquire more independent letting agencies and expand its technology platform across the UK.
Dwelly Raises £125m to Expand Lettings Portfolio and Develop AI
Dwelly has raised £125m to acquire more lettings agencies and now manages about 15,000 UK properties, ranking among the ten largest lettings businesses.
Over Half of First-Time Buyers Rely on Family Support, Savills Reports
More than half of first-time buyers in the UK rely on family support, including gifts, loans, or inheritance, to get onto the property ladder, according to Savills.