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Afin Bank Promotes Anum Mahmood to National Sales Director
Anum Mahmood has been promoted to national sales director at Afin Bank as the lender prepares for growth and launches a regulated bridging proposition.
London Rental Affordability Improves as Required Salary Drops 17%
The salary needed to rent an average London home fell by 17% year-on-year, according to Propertymark data, marking the largest improvement in rental affordability among major UK regions.
Reposit Reports 58% Sales Growth in H1 2026, Driven by Build-to-Rent Sector
Deposit replacement provider Reposit saw a 58% rise in sales in H1 2026, with strong growth in the build-to-rent sector and an expanded agent network.
North-South Rental Yield Gap Narrows as London Returns Rise
Fleet Mortgages data shows the gap between northern and southern rental yields narrowed in Q2 2026, with London yields rising and overall buy-to-let activity increasing.
Landlords Adapt HMOs to Target Specific Tenant Groups, Paragon Finds
Paragon Bank research shows landlords are increasingly tailoring HMOs to attract specific tenant groups, with students, professionals, and young singles most commonly targeted.
MTD for Income Tax: How Letting Agents Can Correct Quarterly Update Errors
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax allows landlords and agents to correct errors in quarterly updates before the final declaration. Earlier mistakes can be fixed in later submissions.
GB Bank Added to Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing and Criteria Platforms
GB Bank has joined Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain, giving brokers access to its buy-to-let products and criteria.
Afin Bank Promotes Anum Mahmood to National Sales Director
Afin Bank has promoted Anum Mahmood to national sales director following the launch of its new regulated bridging proposition.
Mortgage Rates Fall Sharply as Product Choice Remains High
Average UK mortgage rates have seen their largest drop in nearly two years, with product availability remaining high, according to Moneyfacts data.
Landlords Adapt HMOs to Target Specific Tenant Groups, Paragon Finds
Paragon Bank research shows landlords are tailoring HMOs to attract students, professionals, and young singles, with many prioritising en suites, energy efficiency, and proximity to work hubs.
Dudley Building Society Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 100bps
Dudley Building Society has reduced rates across its residential, buy-to-let, holiday let, and expat mortgage ranges by up to 100 basis points, according to Mortgage Solutions.
Landlord Sell-Off Slows as Purchases Overtake Sales, Hamptons Reports
Hamptons analysis shows landlord sales slowed in June, with purchases overtaking sales. Regional differences persist, and new regulations impact landlord decisions.