Landbay and Molo Announce Buy-to-Let Rate Reductions
Market Updates

Landbay and Molo Announce Buy-to-Let Rate Reductions

Landbay has cut rates by 5bps on 18 Premier buy-to-let products, while Molo has reduced rates by 10bps across its UK resident BTL range, according to Mortgage Solutions.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
GB Bank Appoints Asim Shirwani to Lead New Bridging Team
Market Updates

GB Bank Appoints Asim Shirwani to Lead New Bridging Team

GB Bank has named Asim Shirwani as head of its new bridging team, with Victoria Mahy joining as business development manager to support the bank's specialist property finance growth.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Shawbrook Raises Maximum LTV on Commercial Bridging Loans to 75%
Market Updates

Shawbrook Raises Maximum LTV on Commercial Bridging Loans to 75%

Shawbrook has increased the maximum loan to value (LTV) on eligible commercial bridging loans to 75%, offering brokers more flexibility for property purchases and refurbishments.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 Entry Deadline Extended
Market Updates

Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 Entry Deadline Extended

Mortgage Strategy has extended the entry deadline for the Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 to Friday 17 July, offering a final chance for industry recognition.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Atom Bank Launches Limited-Time Procuration Fee Boost for Commercial Lending
Market Updates

Atom Bank Launches Limited-Time Procuration Fee Boost for Commercial Lending

Atom Bank is offering a 1.75% procuration fee on new commercial lending applications submitted before 30 September, alongside improved interest rate discounts on large loans.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Government Unveils Major Reforms to Home Buying and Selling Process
Market Updates

Government Unveils Major Reforms to Home Buying and Selling Process

The government has announced a roadmap of reforms to the home buying and selling process, including earlier binding contracts, digitalisation, and new standards for estate agents.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
UK Property Market Faces Uncertainty Amid Policy and Rate Questions
Market Updates

UK Property Market Faces Uncertainty Amid Policy and Rate Questions

The UK property market is experiencing uncertainty, with falling prices and unsold homes, as policy direction and interest rates remain unclear.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
BSR Announces Targeted Changes to Higher-Risk Building Assessments
Property Regulations

BSR Announces Targeted Changes to Higher-Risk Building Assessments

The Building Safety Regulator will update its approach to building assessment certificates for higher-risk buildings, aiming for a more proportionate and targeted process.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
Atom Bank and Pepper Money Announce Further Mortgage Rate Reductions
Market Updates

Atom Bank and Pepper Money Announce Further Mortgage Rate Reductions

Atom bank and Pepper Money have both reduced rates across various mortgage products, introducing new fee options and lower starting rates for UK borrowers.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Mortgage Searches Rise in June Across Most Lending Categories
Market Updates

Mortgage Searches Rise in June Across Most Lending Categories

Mortgage search activity increased in June, with both month-on-month and year-on-year growth in most major lending categories, according to Twenty7tec.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
Homeowners Six Times Wealthier Than Renters at Retirement, Report Finds
Market Updates

Homeowners Six Times Wealthier Than Renters at Retirement, Report Finds

Yorkshire Building Society research finds homeowners are on average six times wealthier than renters at retirement, with a £793,000 wealth gap reported.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
Triple Point Expands Property Development Finance Team with Senior Hires
Market Updates

Triple Point Expands Property Development Finance Team with Senior Hires

Triple Point has made four senior appointments to its property development finance team, strengthening both origination and portfolio management functions.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read