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TSB to Cut Residential Mortgage Rates by Up to 20 Basis Points
TSB will reduce residential mortgage rates by up to 20 basis points from tomorrow, affecting two, three, and five-year fixed rates for purchase and three-year fixes for remortgage.
Broadstone Lending Advisory Appoints Two Senior Business Development Managers
Broadstone Lending Advisory Services has appointed Leo Brooks and Megan Ueltschy Scheps as senior business development managers, citing increased demand for independent advisory services.
Concerns Raised Over Impact of Renters’ Rights Act on UK Rental Market
The Renters’ Rights Act’s abolition of Section 21 is prompting concerns about reduced competition and a shift towards larger landlords in the UK private rented sector.
TRM Announces Women’s Leadership Summit for Financial Services
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network will hold its first Women’s Leadership Summit in Solihull on 9 September, featuring speakers from across the financial services sector.
Majority of Under-30 Homeowners Take Out 30-40 Year Mortgages
Around two-thirds of homeowners under 30 now have mortgage terms between 30 and 40 years, according to analysis by Sprive. This trend is less common among older age groups.
Government Grants New Planning Powers to Mayors Outside London
The government will give mayors outside London new powers over large housing planning applications and greater control over housing investment in their areas.
UTB Launches New Bridging and Refurbishment Finance Ranges
United Trust Bank has expanded its bridging finance offering with new standard and near prime ranges, and reintroduced heavy refurbishment finance.
The Right Mortgage Announces First Women’s Leadership Summit
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network will hold its inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit on 9 September in Solihull, focusing on leadership and business development for women in financial services.
Rightmove: Asking Prices Drop in 11 London Commuter Towns
Rightmove data shows average asking prices have fallen in 11 London commuter towns, while prices have risen in areas near Glasgow and Manchester.
Owner-occupiers turn to £1.8bn in bridging loans to speed up transactions
UK homeowners took out £1.83bn in bridging loans in the year to March 2026, up from £1.75bn the previous year, as more buyers sought to avoid delays in property chains.
York Council Charges Council Tax for One Night Between Student Tenancies
York City Council has charged landlords Council Tax for a single night when student properties are empty between tenancies, according to a report on Property118.
Landlord Confidence Hit by Increased Enforcement and Negative Portrayals
Recent research from the NRLA shows landlord confidence is being affected by negative portrayals and increased enforcement actions by councils, with new taskforces and higher fines reported.