Mortgage
Majority of July remortgages five-year fixes: LMS
The proportion of remortgages taken out on five-year terms was 70% this July, says LMS. This compares to less than...
New build listings ‘plummet’ by 50% since pandemic: Unlatch
The number of new-build listings has “plummeted” by almost 40% over the past year and some 50% since the start...
Rent searches for ‘bills’ tops ‘pets’ as living costs bite: Rightmove
The top search term for renters is ‘bills included’ this month, according to Rightmove, reflecting growing concern over the cost...
LendInvest and Smoove partner on BTL conveyancing panel
LendInvest has launched a new buy-to-let legal panel with conveyancing panel manager Smoove. The fintech property finance firm says the...
Generation Home joins Imla
First-time buyer focussed lender Generation Home has joined the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (Imla). It comprises member number 67, with...
Just a fifth of homeowners worried about prices falling: HBB Solutions
Homeowners are yet to fear a fall in house prices, although the vast majority would be less likely to sell...
Article Update: FHA Loan Appraisal Rules For Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
In 2017, we asked an important appraisal question. We asked, “What are the FHA loan appraisal rules for central heating...
Third of landlords will sell if no-fault evictions end: Mortgage Works
Almost a third of landlords say they will sell properties if the government goes ahead with its plans to end...
Coastal areas see largest affordability decline during pandemic: Rightmove
Areas by the coast have seen the biggest decline in first-time buyer (FTB) affordability during the pandemic, as strong house...
Poor understanding of negative equity guarantee: Age Partnership
Almost three-quarters of homeowners have no idea what the no negative equity guarantee in equity release loans means, according to...
Saffron hires Stonebridge Group’s Williams
Saffron Building Society has hired former Stonebridge Group business development manager Lee Williams. Williams will take up the role of...
Atom bank reveals positive impact of four-day working week
Atom bank has revealed its four-day working week has been an “overwhelmingly positive experience” for employees, with improved productivity and...
