Wimbledon Residential Scheme Secures £2.98m Exit Loan from Shawbrook
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Wimbledon Residential Scheme Secures £2.98m Exit Loan from Shawbrook

Shawbrook Bank has provided a £2.98 million exit loan for a nine-unit residential development in Wimbledon, with refinancing completed in two and a half weeks.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
CHL Mortgages Appoints Jenna Macey as BDM for London and South East
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CHL Mortgages Appoints Jenna Macey as BDM for London and South East

CHL Mortgages has appointed Jenna Macey as business development manager for London and the South East. Macey brings nearly 20 years of financial services experience to the role.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Cambridge BS Launches Limited Company BTL Holiday Let; Paragon Updates BTL Advances
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Cambridge BS Launches Limited Company BTL Holiday Let; Paragon Updates BTL Advances

Cambridge Building Society has introduced a limited company buy-to-let holiday let mortgage at 80% LTV. Paragon Bank has streamlined its BTL further advance process and reduced rates.

15 August 2026 · 2 min read
CHL Mortgages Appoints Jenna Macey as BDM for London and South East
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CHL Mortgages Appoints Jenna Macey as BDM for London and South East

CHL Mortgages has named Jenna Macey as business development manager for London and the South East, bringing nearly 20 years of experience to the role.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
TSB and Paragon Lower Rates as Accord Adjusts Affordability Rules
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TSB and Paragon Lower Rates as Accord Adjusts Affordability Rules

TSB and Paragon have announced rate reductions, while Accord has tightened affordability criteria for some borrowers, according to Mortgage Strategy.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Minister Outlines Next Steps for New Surrey Councils Reorganisation
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Minister Outlines Next Steps for New Surrey Councils Reorganisation

The Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness has written to new East Surrey and West Surrey council leaders, detailing next steps for reorganisation ahead of an April 2027 launch.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Government Announces £6bn Neighbourhood Guarantee for Local Communities
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Government Announces £6bn Neighbourhood Guarantee for Local Communities

The government has launched a £6bn Neighbourhood Guarantee, giving local boards funding and control to address community needs. Up to £20m will be allocated to nearly 300 of the poorest communities.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Mortgage Solutions and Pepper Money Launch Mortgage Administrator Academy
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Mortgage Solutions and Pepper Money Launch Mortgage Administrator Academy

Mortgage Solutions has launched the Mortgage Administrator Academy with Pepper Money, offering CPD-accredited training for mortgage administrators in the UK intermediary market.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Mortgage Industry Professionals Urged to Complete 2026 ED&I Survey
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Mortgage Industry Professionals Urged to Complete 2026 ED&I Survey

Mortgage and protection industry professionals are encouraged to complete the 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Viewpoint survey before the 29 May deadline.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Black & White Bridging Opens £1m Head Office in Bristol
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Black & White Bridging Opens £1m Head Office in Bristol

Black & White Bridging has opened a £1m head office in Bristol, following upgrades to its London and Manchester offices. The new site features facilities aimed at supporting staff wellbeing and collaboration.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Santander Becomes Associate Member of Bridging & Development Lenders Association
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Santander Becomes Associate Member of Bridging & Development Lenders Association

Santander has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association as an associate member, supporting specialist lenders in the UK bridging and development sector.

15 August 2026 · 1 min read
Landlords’ Buy-to-Let Sentiment Holds Steady Despite Economic Concerns
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Landlords’ Buy-to-Let Sentiment Holds Steady Despite Economic Concerns

A new survey finds landlord sentiment towards buy-to-let property has stabilised, with most landlords reporting steady portfolio plans and a preference for fixed-rate mortgages.

15 August 2026 · 2 min read