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AMI Chief Highlights Ongoing Protection Gap at Mortgage Vision 2026
Stephanie Charman of AMI told Mortgage Vision 2026 that 58% of UK adults hold no protection product, despite 80% of sales going through intermediaries.
Registration Opens for The Mortgage and Protection Event 2026
Registration is now open for The Mortgage and Protection Event 2026, with four conferences scheduled across England in November.
Leaseholder Remediation Bill Faces Second Reading in House of Lords
The Leaseholder Remediation (Building Safety) Bill will have its second reading in the House of Lords, aiming to address gaps in the Building Safety Act 2022 and protect leaseholders from costs of historical building safety failures.
Legal & General Surveying Services Rebrands as Westmarq
Legal & General Surveying Services has rebranded as Westmarq, continuing as a specialist surveying partner for lenders in the UK.
Simon Taylor Receives Honorary Fellowship from Chartered Banker Institute
Simon Taylor, chief executive of Melton Building Society and chair of the BSA, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Chartered Banker Institute for his contribution to banking.
Barclays and Atom Cut Residential Rates; TSB Launches Green Remortgage
Barclays and Atom Bank have reduced residential mortgage rates, while TSB has introduced an energy-efficient remortgage product. Barclays has increased buy-to-let rates.
Government Publishes Reports Detailing Progress on Building Safety
The government has published new reports on building safety progress, including updates on Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and training for fire and rescue services.
Aldermore Reports £10.4bn Gross Property Lending for 2026
Aldermore Bank posted £10.4bn in gross property lending for the year ending June 2026, with growth in specialist buy to let and the acquisition of Octane Capital.
Downing Appoints CRE Lending Head and Launches £500m Funding Line
Downing has named George Cotterell as partner and head of commercial real estate lending, alongside launching a new £500m institutional funding line.
Inspired Lending Reduces Bridging Loan Rates After Increased Funding
Inspired Lending has lowered its bridging loan rates following increased funding support from the Pears family, with first charge bridging rates now starting from 0.75% per month.
Specialist Lending Evolves to Meet SME and Property Investor Needs
Specialist lenders are playing a growing role as SMEs and property investors face challenges with rigid lending models, according to a report by Mortgage Solutions.
Local Leaders Granted Powers to Introduce Overnight Visitor Levy
Mayors and local leaders in England will be able to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy, allowing investment in local priorities such as high streets and public transport.