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BTL Remortgages Rise as Property Purchases Drop, Reports UK Finance
UK Finance reports an 11.1% rise in buy-to-let remortgages and a 14.9% fall in BTL property purchases in Q1 2026, with notable regional differences and improved rental yields.
Market Harborough Building Society acquires £120m Gen H mortgage portfolio
Market Harborough Building Society has acquired a £120m portfolio of residential mortgages from Gen H, aiming to expand its lending to first-time buyers and borrowers with complex circumstances.
Majority of Homebuyers Back Digital Property Packs, OPDA Finds
Research from OPDA shows 86% of recent homebuyers support digital property packs, with speed and transparency cited as key benefits.
Amar Mashru Appointed Strategic Account Manager at LiveMore
LiveMore has named Amar Mashru as strategic account manager to support key accounts and strengthen relationships in Greater London.
Northern England Property Sales Overtake London for First Time in 20 Years
Property sales in Northern England have surpassed London for the first time in two decades, with higher transaction values and shifting investment patterns, according to Savills research.
Mortgage Finance Gazette Merges with Mortgage Strategy
Mortgage Finance Gazette has been incorporated into Mortgage Strategy, consolidating news and analysis for mortgage professionals on one platform.
Homeowners Cutting Back on Protection Amid Rising Costs, Says MetLife UK
MetLife UK reports that more homeowners are concerned about mortgage protection, but many are cancelling or reducing cover due to rising household costs.
Buy-to-let Lending Rises in Q1 2026 as Remortgaging Drives Growth
Buy-to-let lending increased in Q1 2026, driven by remortgaging activity, according to UK Finance. Regional trends and improved rental yields were also reported.
Majority of Home Movers Support Digital Property Packs, OPDA Finds
A new OPDA report finds 86% of recent homebuyers support digital property packs, with strong optimism for digitalisation in the UK home moving process.
Nivo Launches Off-the-Shelf AI Assistant for Mortgage Brokers
Nivo has introduced an AI solution for mortgage brokers, starting at £1,000 per month, designed to streamline document collection and case preparation.
Winkworth Reports Uneven Trading Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty
Winkworth says revenue and pre-tax profits are expected to meet market expectations for 2026, despite uneven trading and ongoing political and economic uncertainty.
Ombudsman Sides with Landlord in Rent-to-Rent HMO Dispute
The Property Ombudsman has provisionally ruled against a letting agency for transferring a landlord’s HMO into a rent-to-rent arrangement without consent, raising insurance and management concerns.