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Landlord Consolidates 54-Unit Portfolio with Single Lender Refinance
A property investor has refinanced a 54-unit portfolio, consolidating borrowing from five lenders into one arrangement with Together, facilitated by Truffle Specialist Finance.
June Identified as Peak Month for UK Property Sale Completions
Analysis by Good Move shows June is the busiest month for UK property completions, with August and March also seeing high activity, based on 20 years of Land Registry data.
Report Highlights Challenges for UK Home Sellers in Current Market
A report from This Is Money Mortgages discusses the worsening experience of home sellers across the UK and offers tips for selling properties in the current market.
Report: London First-Time Buyers Could Save More by Renting
A report finds first-time buyers in London could save over £23,000 in a year by renting instead of buying, while buyers in northern cities may be financially better off.
Central London Property Prices Fall Sharply Amid UK House Price Rise
Latest ONS figures show central London property prices are falling, while UK house prices overall have risen.
Santander and Octopus Offer Larger Mortgages for Eco Homes
Santander and Octopus are offering bigger mortgages to buyers of the greenest homes, reflecting lower energy bill costs.
Single Buyers Enter UK Property Market Despite High Prices
A report highlights that more people are buying homes alone in the UK, despite high house prices. A single mother from Cardiff shares her experience.
West One Launches Bridging Loan for Straightforward Residential Cases
West One has introduced a limited-edition bridging loan for straightforward, low-complexity residential cases, with rates starting from 0.7%. The product is available to UK residents and nationals only.
Gen H Survey: Systemic Gaps Exclude Foreign Nationals from UK Mortgages
A Gen H survey finds most brokers struggle to place foreign national mortgage cases, citing restrictive criteria and limited lender options as key barriers.
Average Fixed Mortgage Rates Return to June Levels Amid Widespread Lender Repricing
Average fixed-rate mortgage prices have risen back to June levels as over a dozen lenders repriced their products this week, according to Moneyfacts.
Nationwide, HSBC and Kensington Announce Rate Increases
Nationwide, HSBC UK and Kensington Mortgages are raising rates on various mortgage products in July, affecting both residential and buy-to-let ranges.
Three-Year Banning Order Issued to Lettings Agency and Directors
A First-tier Tribunal has imposed a three-year banning order on R&G Agent Ltd and its directors, preventing them from letting or managing properties in England.