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Aldermore Appoints Joshua Owens as BDM for Asset-Based Lending Team
Aldermore has named Joshua Owens as business development manager for its asset-based lending team in the South, aiming to expand its specialist funding market presence.
Darlington Building Society Supports Pensioner First-Time Buyer
Darlington Building Society has provided a residential mortgage to a first-time buyer using pension income, highlighting the role of manual underwriting in later-life lending.
Darren Deacon Discusses Intermediary Sales at Family Building Society
Darren Deacon, head of intermediary sales at Family Building Society, outlines his career path and the Society's focus on manual underwriting and later-life lending.
Wolverhampton Mortgage Broker Moves to High Street for Greater Local Presence
The Mortgage Mogul founder Balwant Dhaliwal has moved his business to a Wolverhampton high street location, aiming to boost visibility and community engagement.
House Price Growth Slows in July as Buyer Power Drops
UK house price inflation slowed to 0.9% in July, with buyer power down and regional differences in deposit requirements highlighted, according to Mortgage Solutions.
PCA Launches Standards Membership for Spray Foam Removal Contractors
The Property Care Association has introduced a membership scheme for spray foam insulation removal contractors to boost confidence among homeowners, buyers, and lenders.
Iamproperty Joins OPDA to Support Open Property Data Standards
Iamproperty has joined the Open Property Data Association, aiming to support open data standards and digital transformation in the UK property sector.
Majority of First-Time Buyers Find Mortgages Hard to Secure, Survey Finds
Over half of prospective first-time buyers believe getting a mortgage is difficult, with large deposits and lack of mortgage knowledge cited as key barriers, according to Yorkshire Building Society.
September Window for Leasehold Reform Bill Remains Unconfirmed
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill has no published First Reading date. Its progress and potential impact on UK property professionals remain uncertain.
Selling With Tenants Can Strengthen Landlords’ Position, Report Finds
A report highlights that landlords selling properties with tenants in situ can maintain rental income and avoid the risks and costs of vacant possession.
Zoopla Reports 7% Rise in UK Property Searches as Buyers Return
Zoopla data shows a 7% year-on-year increase in UK property searches, with growth across all regions and continued affordability pressures for buyers.
Limited Companies Hold 45% of UK Buy-to-Let Properties
Limited company structures now account for 45.1% of UK buy-to-let properties, with higher usage among landlords with larger portfolios, according to PropertyWire.