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Tenant Seeks Compensation for Mould After Flat Sale
A tenant is considering further action over mould compensation after the sale of a flat, according to a report from Property118.
Gov.UK Publishes HHSRS Case Studies for Property Professionals
Gov.UK Housing has released a suite of case studies demonstrating the HHSRS assessment process, aimed at helping assessors, landlords, and property agents understand hazard scoring and remedial actions.
ModaMortgages Drops BTL Application Fees; Darlington BS Eases BTL Packaging
ModaMortgages has removed application fees on selected BTL products, while Darlington Building Society has simplified its BTL packaging requirements.
Government Urged to Deliver Leasehold Reform Bill by Autumn After Missed Deadline
The government has been asked to publish the final Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill by autumn after missing a response deadline. The delay follows Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister.
Aldermore Lends £85m for 325-Unit London Rental Portfolio Acquisition
Aldermore has provided an £85 million facility to Brydell Partners for the acquisition of a 325-unit residential portfolio across London, covering five schemes in Waltham Forest, Ealing, and Wandsworth.
Half of Brits Say Brexit Has Harmed UK Housing Market, Survey Finds
A survey by Together found 50% of Brits believe Brexit has harmed the UK housing market, with affordability and higher costs cited as ongoing concerns.
Registration Opens for Mortgage Vision 2026 Regional Roadshow
Mortgage Vision 2026, organised by Mortgage Brain, will hold events across 12 UK locations, focusing on developments in the intermediary mortgage market and specialist lending.
InterBay and Foundation Reduce Buy-to-Let Rates and Launch New Deals
InterBay and Foundation have both reduced buy-to-let mortgage rates and introduced new products, including lower rates for larger loans and new options for HMOs and MUFBs.
Unlocking Development Sites Is Key Challenge, Says HTB's Syrett
Rob Syrett of Hampshire Trust Bank highlights that keeping viable development sites moving is a greater challenge than finding them, due to planning, funding, and regulatory hurdles.
Survey: 88% of Borrowers Find Mortgage Applications Stressful
A Boon Brokers survey found 88% of borrowers experienced stress during recent UK mortgage applications, with lenders most often cited as the main source.
Gurpreet Chahal Highlights Diversity and Service in UK Mortgage Sector
Gurpreet Chahal, strategic key relationship manager at L&G’s Mortgage Club, discusses the impact of heritage, diversity, and service in the UK mortgage industry during South Asian Heritage Month.
REIM Capital Joins Bridging & Development Lenders Association
REIM Capital has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association as a lender member. The BDLA now has over 100 member organisations with combined loan books of £11.5 billion.