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TSB raises rates by up to 25bps as Kensington lifts buy-to-let pricing
TSB is increasing product transfer and additional borrowing rates by up to 25bps, while Kensington is raising buy-to-let rates. Average fixed rates have hit multi-month highs.
Yorkshire Building Society appoints James Mack as CFO
Yorkshire Building Society has named James Mack as CFO and executive director, subject to regulatory approval, with the role starting in early 2027.
Asking prices rise 0.7% but experts urge caution over 'major turning point'
Average newly listed asking prices rose 0.7% to £367,440, the first increase since May, but experts say the market remains subdued with buyer demand 9% lower year-on-year.
30 Years of Buy-to-Let: Paragon Report Finds Myths 'Stubborn to Shift'
Paragon's '30 years of buy-to-let' report marks three decades of BTL mortgages, with 1.92 million loans outstanding in 2025 and a market increasingly led by professional landlords.
Landlord property exits hit record rate of 562 a day, report finds
Properties are leaving the lettings market at a record 562 a day, with 44,000 exits so far in Q3, according to TwentyEA — yet homes available to rent are increasing.
Welsh First Minister Hints at Rent Controls and 20,000 New Social Homes
Wales' First Minister has hinted at rent controls and pledged 20,000 social homes by 2030, as Rent Smart Wales data shows small landlords leaving the PRS.
Liverpool Case Study Compares Empty High Street Sale With Tenanted Sale
Property118's Landlord Sales Agency compares a real Liverpool listing, reduced three times since October 2025, with a hypothetical tenanted sale to highlight hidden selling costs.
Zoopla COO Rich Hayes Departs Portal After Three Years
Zoopla's Chief Operating Officer Rich Hayes has left the portal after three years to pursue his own business interests, including his role at Mojo Mortgages.
High-Value Mortgages Rise as Wealthy Buyers Choose Debt Over Cash
Mortgages of £5 million or more rose to 333 last year, totalling £3 billion, with London accounting for 88% of high-value lending, according to Karis Capital.
Property Manager Fined £500 Over Repair Dispute Failings
The Property Ombudsman has ordered a property management firm to pay £500 compensation over contractor oversight and complaint handling failures in a flooring repair dispute.
Landlords leaving is a service failure, not just a market problem, says Sally Lawson
Sally Lawson argues landlords are leaving because agents fail to serve them, with some agencies losing 15% of managed stock while one branch grew over 25%.
Two-Thirds of Letting Agents Lack Qualifications Amid Mandatory Regulation Push
TLIC research shows 65% of letting agents hold no property qualification, prompting calls for mandatory competency standards, conduct rules and a public register.