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Recovered Appeal: Manor Farm and Wraysbury Reservoir Redevelopment Decision
A recovered appeal decision has been published for the redevelopment of land at Manor Farm and land north of Wraysbury Reservoir, Poyle Road, Slough, including demolition and new data centre plans.
Paragon Bank Unveils 'Tailored' Service for Complex Buy-to-Let Applications
Paragon Bank has launched 'Tailored', a service to support buy-to-let mortgage applications that fall outside standard lending criteria, offering brokers direct access to specialist underwriters.
Asset Advantage Appoints Steven O’Reilly as Area Sales Manager for South East
Asset Advantage has appointed Steven O’Reilly as area sales manager for the South East, supporting SME access to business finance and asset funding in the region.
Vernon Building Society Launches Free Legals for Remortgage Customers
Vernon Building Society has partnered with Optimus to offer a free legal service for new remortgage customers on selected products, aiming to reduce solicitor fees and streamline the process.
Castle Trust Bank Launches AVMs for Buy-to-Let Applications
Castle Trust Bank has introduced automated valuation models for eligible buy-to-let applications, aiming to streamline the process for standard residential properties.
HSBC, Coventry and Accord Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions
HSBC, Coventry for intermediaries, and Accord Mortgages have announced reductions across a range of residential and buy-to-let mortgage products, with changes effective from today and tomorrow.
Glenhawk Unveils World Cup-Themed Broker Incentive for 2026
Glenhawk has launched a World Cup-themed incentive, offering brokers an extra 0.25% commission on qualifying cases completed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period.
Michael Bruce Returns as Director at Purplebricks Parent Company
Michael Bruce has been reinstated as a director at Purplebricks' parent company Strike, following the company's acquisition and restructuring in 2023.
MPs Urge Major Stamp Duty Reform to Address Homeownership Barriers
A cross-party committee of MPs has called for significant reforms to Stamp Duty Land Tax, citing its impact on homeownership and property market activity.
BBC Investigation Reveals Over 1,500 London Properties Hit by Cuckooing
A BBC investigation found 1,539 incidents of 'cuckooing' in London between May 2025 and April 2026, highlighting challenges for landlords and letting agents.
Vernon Building Society Offers Free Legals on Selected Remortgage Products
Vernon Building Society has launched a free legals service for new remortgage customers on selected products, partnering with Optimus to manage conveyancing.
Major Lenders Hike Mortgage Rates as Rayner Returns to Housing Secretary
UK lenders including Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, and NatWest are raising mortgage rates, while Angela Rayner returns as Housing Secretary in Andy Burnham's new cabinet.