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Later-Life Lending Market Undergoes Major Structural Changes
Later-life lending is becoming a central part of the UK mortgage market, with more borrowers carrying mortgage debt into retirement and housing wealth playing a key role in financial planning.
Homeowners Use AI Tools to Scrutinise Agent Valuations After Appointments
Property sellers are increasingly using AI to question estate agent valuations and proposals after market appraisal visits, according to Acaboom data reported by PropertyWire.
West One Loans Raises Lending Cap to 5.5 Times Income on Core Products
West One Loans now offers up to 5.5 times income on its core mortgage products, with changes also made to AVM criteria and other lending policies.
Most Professional Landlords Plan to Expand Despite Renters’ Rights Act
A majority of professional landlords intend to buy more properties despite rising costs and the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Handelsbanken.
loc8me Acquires Luxury Student Homes, Expanding Liverpool Portfolio
Student lettings agency loc8me has acquired Liverpool-based Luxury Student Homes, adding over 1,100 beds and 199 properties to its national portfolio.
Responding to Pet Requests in No-Pets Tenancies: Case from Apartment Block
A landlord received a pet request from a tenant in a no-pets tenancy within a 14-flat block with carpeted hallways and no amenity space.
One in Nine New Homes in England Built on Flood Risk Land
A recent Aviva study found that one in nine new homes in England are built on land at risk of flooding, often within planning rules.
Mo Baines Appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at MHCLG
Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for a three-year term.
Landlords Urged to Prepare Early for EPC C 2030 Upgrades
A firm has warned landlords to act now to meet the EPC C 2030 deadline, as the Renters’ Rights Act is now in force.
Major Lenders Adjust Mortgage and Buy-to-Let Rates in May 2026
NatWest, Barclays, Santander, and Darlington Building Society have announced a range of mortgage and buy-to-let rate changes, with some increases and reductions taking effect in late May 2026.
Alan Milburn Warns of Rising Youth Inactivity in the UK
Alan Milburn has highlighted a growing problem of youth inactivity in the UK, with nearly 1 million young people not in education, employment, or training.
Deferral Scheme Proposed for Labour Mansion Tax on £2m+ Homes
Some owners of £2m-plus homes may be able to defer Labour's proposed mansion tax until they sell, according to a government announcement.