Pivotal Appoints New Group COO and CTO Following Senior Retirements
Market Updates

Pivotal Appoints New Group COO and CTO Following Senior Retirements

Pivotal has named Nneka Orji as group COO and Charlie Crossfield as group CTO, following the retirement of Jane Cross and Allan Dornan.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
London Office Market Sees Record Rents and Vacancies Simultaneously
Market Updates

London Office Market Sees Record Rents and Vacancies Simultaneously

London's office market is experiencing both record-high rents and record vacancies, with demand focused on Grade A space and older stock facing challenges.

27 July 2026 · 2 min read
Halifax, BM Solutions, TSB and Leeds Building Society to Increase Rates
Market Updates

Halifax, BM Solutions, TSB and Leeds Building Society to Increase Rates

Halifax, BM Solutions, TSB and Leeds Building Society will raise mortgage and buy-to-let rates by up to 20 basis points from tomorrow, affecting a range of fixed and tracker products.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Afin Bank Approves £135m in Mortgages in First Year
Market Updates

Afin Bank Approves £135m in Mortgages in First Year

Afin Bank has reported £135m in mortgage approvals during its first full year, reflecting demand for its specialist lending to under-served UK borrowers.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Aldermore Raises Maximum LTV to 98% with New Five-Tier Product Range
Market Updates

Aldermore Raises Maximum LTV to 98% with New Five-Tier Product Range

Aldermore has increased its maximum loan-to-value to 98% for employed customers and introduced a new five-tier product range with enhanced criteria for diverse borrower profiles.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Fire Safety Minister Outlines Fire and Rescue Sector Reforms at FBU Conference
Property Regulations

Fire Safety Minister Outlines Fire and Rescue Sector Reforms at FBU Conference

The Fire Safety Minister has announced plans to reform the fire and rescue sector, including increased funding and a focus on partnership with the Fire Brigades Union.

27 July 2026 · 2 min read
Landlords Show Growing Interest in Semi-Commercial Property Investments
Market Updates

Landlords Show Growing Interest in Semi-Commercial Property Investments

Professional landlords are increasingly exploring semi-commercial properties to diversify portfolios, with brokers seeing more enquiries about the complexities involved.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Tandem Bank Appoints Lloyd Turner as Southern Account Manager
Market Updates

Tandem Bank Appoints Lloyd Turner as Southern Account Manager

Tandem Bank has named Lloyd Turner as its new southern account manager. Turner will support intermediary partners in the south with specialist second charge mortgage products.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Holly Williamson Appointed Chief Executive of Generation Rent
Market Updates

Holly Williamson Appointed Chief Executive of Generation Rent

Generation Rent has named Holly Williamson as its new chief executive, following Ben Twomey's departure. Williamson brings policy and campaign experience to the role.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Aldermore Launches Five-Tier Residential Lending Proposition
Market Updates

Aldermore Launches Five-Tier Residential Lending Proposition

Aldermore is introducing a five-tier residential lending structure, increasing its maximum LTV to 98% for employed customers and expanding criteria for borrowers with complex credit histories.

27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Just Mortgages and April Mortgages Launch 100% LTV JBSP Mortgage
Market Updates

Just Mortgages and April Mortgages Launch 100% LTV JBSP Mortgage

Just Mortgages and April Mortgages have launched a 100% LTV joint borrower sole proprietor mortgage, allowing up to four applicants and three supporters to help first-time buyers.

27 July 2026 · 2 min read
Government Leasehold Consultation May Affect Landlord Costs for Decades
UK Property News

Government Leasehold Consultation May Affect Landlord Costs for Decades

A government consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates could impact what landlords pay for lease extensions, freehold purchases, and ground rent buyouts.

27 July 2026 · 2 min read