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Major High Street Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates Amid Rising Competition
Several high street lenders, including Barclays, NatWest, Santander, and TSB, have reduced mortgage rates this week, signalling increased competition in the UK mortgage market.
87 Letting Agent Brands Join Section 8 Support After RRA
A property firm reports 87 letting agent brands have signed up for Section 8 support since the RRA came into force, as Section 8 activity is expected to rise.
Atom and Foundation Reduce Mortgage Rates; HSBC and Coventry Announce Changes
Atom bank and Foundation Home Loans have announced reductions to mortgage rates, while HSBC and Coventry for intermediaries have also revealed upcoming changes.
Lyndon Miles Appointed Head of Real Estate Finance at The UK Adviser Group
Lyndon Miles has joined The UK Adviser Group as head of real estate finance to support the firm's expansion and growth of its adviser and broker network.
Finova Acquires AI Intermediary Tech Firm Cubit Labs
Finova has acquired Cubit Labs, an AI technology company specialising in intermediary workflows and compliance, to enhance automation and connectivity in the lending sector.
Market Harborough BS Launches Dedicated Broker Support Teams
Market Harborough Building Society has restructured its broker support model, introducing dedicated teams for brokers to improve case management and decision-making.
Atom Bank Reduces Prime Mortgage Rates for Second Time in Weeks
Atom Bank has cut rates on its Prime mortgage range by 0.15%, following a similar reduction in June. New rates start at 5.14% for two- and three-year fixes up to 85% LTV.
Minister Directs Stockport Council to Update Local Development Scheme
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning has instructed Stockport Council to update its Local Development Scheme with specified dates, amending a previous direction from September 2025.
MarketRent Rent Review Platform Now Integrated with Alto CRM
MarketRent has integrated its rent review platform with the Alto CRM system, according to Letting Agent Today.
Average Rental Yields in England and Wales Rise to 7.8% in Q2 2026
Fleet Mortgages reports average rental yields across England and Wales increased to 7.8% in Q2 2026, with the North East leading regional yields and Yorkshire and Humberside seeing the largest rent rise.
Redwood Bank Launches Valuation Fee Cashback for Landlords
Redwood Bank has introduced a valuation fee cashback offer for professional landlords and property investors, covering buy-to-let, HMO, MUFB, and certain semi-commercial properties.
Together Appoints Kate Grimoldby as Corporate Affairs Director
Specialist lender Together has named Kate Grimoldby as its new corporate affairs director, reporting to CFO Chris Adams. Grimoldby joins from THG PLC.