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Allica Bank Waives Arrangement Fees on Large Commercial Mortgages
Allica Bank has removed arrangement fees on commercial mortgages of £750,000 and above for a limited period. The offer applies to new eligible applications submitted between 7 July and 30 September.
Professional Landlords Drive Demand for Specialist Lending Options
Landlord portfolios are growing in size and complexity, with more landlords operating as full-time businesses and seeking specialist lending and refinancing options.
Scotland’s £10,000 First Homes Fund Faces Affordability Questions
Scotland's new First Homes Fund offers £10,000 to first-time buyers, but concerns remain over its impact on affordability and supply in the housing market.
NatWest Provides £250m Funding to MTVH for Affordable Housing Delivery
NatWest has provided £250 million in funding to Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing to support new affordable homes and community initiatives across multiple tenures.
Metro Bank Unveils Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgage for First-Time Buyers
Metro Bank has launched a joint borrower, sole proprietor mortgage for first-time buyers, allowing borrowing up to 100% of property value with support from immediate family.
CPS: Burnham’s Council Homes Plan Could Cost £79bn Annually
The Centre for Policy Studies claims Andy Burnham’s proposed council housebuilding programme could cost £79bn a year in England, citing ongoing subsidies and maintenance costs.
More Landlords Go Full-Time as Portfolio Sizes Grow, Pegasus Finds
New data from Pegasus Insight shows more landlords are running full-time rental businesses, with average portfolio sizes increasing and a rise in limited company ownership.
UK Property Fall-Throughs Rise Nearly 10% in Q1 2026
Property fall-throughs in the UK increased by 9.8% in Q1 2026, with an estimated 67,489 transactions collapsing and total costs rising by nearly £21 million compared to the previous quarter.
Nationwide Appoints Kim Dickinson as Lead Product Manager for Intermediaries
Nationwide has named Kim Dickinson as its lead product manager for intermediaries, highlighting its focus on broker partnerships.
UK Home Sales Drop Sharply Across All Regions in June 2026
UK home sales fell by 10.39% in the first three weeks of June 2026 compared to 2025, with every region reporting a decline, according to Property Industry Eye.
Nationwide Appoints Kim Dickinson as Lead Product Manager for Intermediaries
Kim Dickinson has been named lead product manager for intermediaries at Nationwide, following a decade at Virgin Money and Clydesdale.
BoE: Mortgage Repayments to Rise by £45 Over Next Two Years
The Bank of England expects mortgage repayments to rise by £45 for most owner-occupiers over the next two years, with nearly 750,000 households facing higher increases.