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Glenhawk Completes £2.85m Development Exit Loan in North Yorkshire
Glenhawk has provided a £2.85m development exit loan on a completed residential property in North Yorkshire, refinancing an existing facility and allowing more time to market the asset.
Borrowers Seek Short-Term Mortgage Solutions as Fixed Rates Expire
With 1.8 million fixed rate mortgages ending in 2026, UK borrowers are turning to short-term and flexible mortgage products amid market uncertainty.
DCI Appoints Ben Lavelle as North West Business Development Manager
District & County Investments has named Ben Lavelle as its North West business development manager, following his previous roles at Hope Capital and Barclays.
Mortgage 1st Offers Supportive Model for Self-Employed Advisers
Mortgage 1st provides a self-employed model for advisers, combining independence with access to resources and support from a larger organisation.
FCA: AI Will Shift, Not Eliminate, Role of Intermediaries in Property Sector
The FCA's Mills Review finds AI will change how intermediation works in property finance, but human advisers remain important for complex transactions.
Nationwide: Green Homes Sell for Only £4,500 More Than D-Rated Properties
Nationwide research finds energy-efficient homes with EPC A or B ratings sell for just £4,500 more than D-rated properties, with minimal price differences among C, D, and E ratings.
Coventry Building Society to Adjust Residential and Buy-to-Let Rates
Coventry Building Society will raise rates on several residential fixed-rate mortgages and reduce some buy-to-let rates, with changes taking effect Wednesday.
Homeowners Increasingly Opt for Improvements Over Moving, Says Loans Warehouse
Loans Warehouse reports a rise in homeowners seeking finance for property improvements, as more choose to renovate rather than move amid a cautious UK housing market.
First-Time Buyers Delay Major Life Decisions Amid Housing Pressures
A survey by Mojo Mortgages finds first-time buyers across the UK are delaying key life milestones, including job changes, relationships, and starting families, due to the pressures of saving for a home.
Landbay Launches Premier Remortgage AVM Products and Cuts Premier Rates
Landbay has introduced new Premier Remortgage AVM two-year fixed-rate products and reduced selected rates across its Premier range, including standard and HMO options.
National Friendly Protection Products Now Available via Primis Network
National Friendly's protection products are now accessible to advisers in the Primis Mortgage Network, expanding options for flexible and affordable cover.
Guidance Issued for Electric Vehicle Charging Point Relief
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance for local authorities on administering Electric Vehicle Charging Point Relief, following the 2025 Budget announcement.