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UTB Appoints Frankie Kitchen to Strengthen Buy-to-Let Sales Team
United Trust Bank has appointed Frankie Kitchen as key account manager for its buy-to-let sales team, supporting upcoming product and criteria enhancements.
MS Lending Group Secures £230m Funding Line from Pollen Street Capital
MS Lending Group has secured a £230 million funding line from Pollen Street Capital, expanding their existing facility. The move comes amid a challenging funding environment in the UK real estate sector.
Aspen Completes £2.475m Bridge-to-Let Deal for Kensington Penthouse
Aspen has completed a £2.475 million Bridge-to-Let facility for a four-bedroom Kensington penthouse, acquired by a foreign investor for the private rental sector.
Rising Cooling Costs Drive Retrofit Demand Amid UK Heatwaves
UK homeowners and renters are investing in cooling solutions as heatwaves increase, with external shading systems and budget alternatives gaining popularity.
Report Suggests Potential Annual Property Tax Under Burnham Premiership
A report discusses the possibility of a new annual property tax under a potential Andy Burnham government, with implications for UK housing market and property professionals.
Lloyds Launches 20bps Discounted Loyalty Mortgages for Premier Customers
Lloyds has introduced a new Loyalty Premier mortgage range with a 20bps discount for Premier current account holders. Halifax and BM Solutions have also reduced rates across their ranges.
MIT Live 2026 Agenda Unveiled for Mortgage and Protection Leaders
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 will focus on industry trends, technology, and operational strategies for mortgage and protection professionals.
OMS Extends Technology Partnership with Brightstar Group
One Mortgage System (OMS) has extended its technology partnership with Brightstar Group, allowing Brightstar to continue using OMS’ CRM and workflow platform.
Four Proptech Firms Collaborate to Streamline UK Home Buying Data Sharing
LMS, Landmark Information Group, InfoTrack, and Decision First are working together to improve secure data sharing in UK housing transactions, aiming to reduce duplication and speed up processes.
House Prices Edge Up 0.2% in June, Southern Regions Still Declining
UK house prices rose by 0.2% in June, the first increase in four months, but Southern regions continued to see annual declines, according to Lloyds Banking Group data.
Government Issues Response to Rycroft Review in Letter to Parliamentary Parties
The government has published its full response to the Rycroft Review, with the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy writing to parliamentary party representatives to outline the approach to the Review's recommendations.
Lawlors and R Whitley & Co Merge Under Chase Buchanan Brand
Lawlors and R Whitley & Co have merged under the Chase Buchanan group following acquisitions. The combined agency will operate from an upgraded West Drayton office.