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London Remains Only UK Region with Falling House Prices
London is the only UK region where house prices have fallen over the past year, according to House Buyer Bureau analysis. The average London home is forecast to lose nearly £5,000 more in value by year-end.
RAW Capital Partners Launches Bridging Finance for UK Residential Property
RAW Capital Partners has introduced unregulated, first-charge bridging loans for UK residential properties, targeting buy-to-let landlords and investors.
Mortgage Brokers Facing Ongoing Mental Health Strain Amid Market Volatility
A recent report highlights persistent mental health challenges among UK mortgage brokers, with over one in five rating their wellbeing as poor or of concern.
Mortgage Brain Integrates Uinsure for Automatic Insurance Quotes
Mortgage Brain has integrated Uinsure into its CRM Brain platform, allowing brokers to offer buildings and contents insurance quotes automatically during the mortgage application process.
Majority of First-Time Buyers Use Side Hustles to Save for Deposits
A survey by Mojo found that 64% of first-time buyers use side hustles to help save for a house deposit, with many delaying moving from rented accommodation to build savings.
Cost Pressures Leave a Third of Second-Steppers Feeling Stuck
Barclays research finds 34% of would-be second-steppers feel unable to move due to high costs, with many relying on larger mortgages or family support.
Off-Plan Sales Hit 12-Year Low Amid Market Pressures
Off-plan sales have dropped to 33%, the lowest level since 2013, due to planning delays, affordability issues, and increased costs for developers, according to Mortgage Solutions.
Hosts Announced for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026
Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley and James Prosser will host the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.
Rosemount Financial Solutions Hires 12 New Advisers in Q2 2026
Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has hired 12 new advisers and reported a 39% increase in total business revenues in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Mortgage Brain Adds Uinsure Integration to Streamline Insurance Quotes
Mortgage Brain has integrated Uinsure into its CRM Brain platform, allowing brokers to generate buildings and contents insurance quotes within the mortgage application process.
Leasehold Reform: Changing Risks for Property Investors
Property118 reports that leasehold reform is shifting risks for property investors, including buy-to-let landlords and managing agents.
Angela Rayner Returns to Housing Brief After Stamp Duty Breach
Angela Rayner has returned to government to oversee England’s housing brief, 10 months after resigning as Housing Secretary for underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty.