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Barclays and TSB Announce Significant Rate Cuts on Buy-to-Let and Residential Mortgages
Barclays and TSB are reducing mortgage rates by up to 50bps, with notable cuts on buy-to-let and residential products. Some Barclays products will be withdrawn.
Over 96% of Investors Expect Tax Rises Under Burnham, Poll Finds
A Wealth Club poll finds more than 96% of investors expect Andy Burnham to raise taxes if he becomes Prime Minister, with nearly 45% citing higher taxes as their top concern.
Ultimate Finance Reports Record £430m Loan Book in H1 2026
Ultimate Finance's loan book reached a record £430m in the first half of 2026, with significant growth in working capital, asset finance, and bridging finance.
Foundation and InterBay Expand Specialist Buy-to-Let Mortgage Options
Foundation has launched new 80% LTV buy-to-let products, while InterBay has enhanced its BTL offering with new options at 65% LTV and a new pricing band for larger loans.
Together Launches Lower-Rate Buy-to-Let Products for Portfolio Landlords
Specialist lender Together has introduced lower-rate buy-to-let products for portfolio landlords seeking over £1m in finance, responding to increased demand for portfolio-level solutions.
LSL Appoints Piotr Nowosad as Interim Managing Director
LSL Financial Services has named Piotr Nowosad as interim managing director, overseeing its financial services division while the board seeks a permanent replacement.
Landlords Face £11,713 Average Cost to Meet EPC Standards
Landlords face an average bill of £11,713 per property to meet proposed EPC requirements, with many seeking funding options to cover upgrade costs, according to Pegasus Insight research.
Bank of Ireland Expands JBSP Remortgage Options
Bank of Ireland has launched Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) options for remortgage customers, with new eligibility criteria and increased loan limits.
Bank of Ireland Expands JBSP Mortgage Criteria for Remortgages
Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries has increased its JBSP maximum loan size and age limit, and now allows remortgages under the scheme.
Masthaven Finance Updates Bridging Refurbishment Products
Masthaven Finance has introduced new criteria, reduced pricing, and higher LTV bands for its bridging refurbishment products, targeting professional developers and property investors.
UK Build-to-Rent Investment Reaches £3bn in Early 2026
UK build-to-rent investment hit £3bn in the first half of 2026, the second-highest start to a year on record, with portfolio deals driving activity despite a sharp fall in development funding.
Solo First-Time Buyers in England Face Nine Years of Saving for Deposit
Solo first-time buyers in England need an average of 113 months to save for a deposit and upfront costs, according to analysis of over 40,000 conveyancing quote forms.