Ultimate Finance Expands Semi-Commercial Bridging Loan to Full Broker Network
Market Updates

Ultimate Finance Expands Semi-Commercial Bridging Loan to Full Broker Network

Ultimate Finance has made its semi-commercial bridging loan available to its entire broker network, offering up to £4m for mixed-use property transactions.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
West Brom and Barclays Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions
Market Updates

West Brom and Barclays Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions

West Brom Building Society and Barclays have reduced rates on a range of residential and buy-to-let mortgage products, including high-LTV and remortgage options.

14 July 2026 · 2 min read
Market Volatility Highlights Value of Mortgage Advisers
Market Updates

Market Volatility Highlights Value of Mortgage Advisers

Recent volatility in the UK mortgage market has increased demand for adviser support, as borrowers face rising rates and product changes. Technology is growing, but human advice remains key.

14 July 2026 · 2 min read
Affordability Now Top Priority for Gen Z Homebuyers, Barclays Finds
Market Updates

Affordability Now Top Priority for Gen Z Homebuyers, Barclays Finds

Barclays data shows Gen Z buyers now prioritise affordability over location, with many willing to compromise on where they live due to rising house prices.

14 July 2026 · 2 min read
New Platform Launched to Support Landlord Compliance
UK Property News

New Platform Launched to Support Landlord Compliance

A new platform has been launched to help landlords with compliance, aiming to remove complexity according to its creators.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Landlords Tailor HMOs to Specific Tenant Groups, Research Finds
UK Property News

Landlords Tailor HMOs to Specific Tenant Groups, Research Finds

Landlords are increasingly customising HMOs to attract defined tenant groups, with students, professionals, and young singles most commonly targeted, according to Paragon Bank research.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Landlord Exits Concentrated in London and South, Data Shows
UK Property News

Landlord Exits Concentrated in London and South, Data Shows

Landlord exits from the private rental sector are most concentrated in London and the South of England, according to new data.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Paragon Bank Expands Buy-to-Let Tracker Mortgage Range
Market Updates

Paragon Bank Expands Buy-to-Let Tracker Mortgage Range

Paragon Bank has launched new switch and further advance tracker mortgage products for existing buy-to-let customers, with options for HMOs and multi-unit blocks.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Council Describes Selective Licensing Rollout as ‘Win-Win’
UK Property News

Council Describes Selective Licensing Rollout as ‘Win-Win’

A council is phasing in a large-scale rollout of selective licensing, describing it as beneficial for both landlords and renters.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Labour Politician Criticises HMO Expansion
UK Property News

Labour Politician Criticises HMO Expansion

A Labour politician has criticised HMOs, calling them 'state financed cash for investors', with Labour and reform councils opposing HMO expansion.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
iamproperty Co-Founders Receive Honorary Degrees for PropTech Contribution
Lettings

iamproperty Co-Founders Receive Honorary Degrees for PropTech Contribution

The co-founders of iamproperty have been awarded honorary degrees by Northumbria University for their work in property and technology.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Report Highlights Expected Rise in Pensioner Rental Households
Lettings

Report Highlights Expected Rise in Pensioner Rental Households

Letting Agent Today reports that data from the Association of British Insurers points to a significant increase in pensioner rental households.

14 July 2026 · 1 min read