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Newcastle BS Expands 70% LTV Range and Tracker Mortgage Options
Newcastle for Intermediaries has introduced fee-assisted products to its 70% LTV range and expanded its tracker mortgage offerings, providing more options for borrowers.
Yorkshire Building Society Cuts Mortgage Rates for Second Time in a Week
Yorkshire Building Society has reduced mortgage rates for the second time in a week, with cuts across two-, three-, and five-year fixed products. The changes include new best buy options for house purchase.
Airbnb Investigates Illegal Sub-Letting of Social Housing
Airbnb is investigating illegal sub-letting of social housing, with three major councils involved in the initiative, according to Landlord Today.
Propertymark: Investors Shifting Focus from Residential to Commercial
Propertymark reports more investors are considering commercial property over residential due to rising tax and compliance demands.
GB Bank Reduces Buy-to-Let Rates Across Core Range
GB Bank has cut rates on its core buy-to-let range, with new rates starting from 4.69% at 65% LTV and 4.92% at 75% LTV. The changes apply to a wide range of landlord types.
Majority of Tenants Unaware of Renters Rights Act, Survey Finds
A recent survey found that 69% of private sector tenants in England are unaware of or do not understand the Renters Rights Act.
Landlords Warned Not to Miss HMO Deadline
Landlords are reminded of an upcoming HMO deadline on August 25, with warnings of consequences for missing it.
Activists Call for Awaab’s Law to Apply to Private Landlords in 2026
Generation Rent is urging the government to impose Awaab’s Law on private landlords this year, but the government says it will follow secondary legislation at a later date.
Most of UK Experiencing Record High Room Rents
Most of the UK is seeing record high room rents, according to SpareRoom, as reported by Letting Agent Today.
One in Eight Prime London Lets Exempt from Renters Rights Act
Letting Agent Today reports that one in eight prime London lets are exempt from the Renters Rights Act, alongside changes in lets agreed and new instructions.
RICS Reports Increase in Tenant Demand
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has reported that tenant demand is rising again, according to its latest market survey.
Rising Property Values Push More Families Into Inheritance Tax Net
Frozen inheritance tax thresholds and rising UK property values are drawing more families into the inheritance tax system, according to a report by Mortgage Strategy.