Mortgage

Economic pressures restrict growth in construction industry

Revenue generated from the construction contractor sector look set to shrink next year, despite an increase in the number of...

Halifax Intermediaries lifts LTI caps for 5-year fixes 

Halifax Intermediaries has lifted its loan-to-value ratio from 75% to 90% to boost maximum loan amounts for purchase or remortgage...

Mortgage arrears rise in tough climate – UK Finance

There were 76,630 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5% or more of the outstanding balance in the first quarter of...

New market confidence data hub launches

Housing Today is launching a new market confidence data hub. The service will track market conditions, confidence and sentiment, using...

Borrowers warned crypto-assets could make it harder to get a mortgage

Lenders are likely to look even more unfavourably towards cryptocurrency assets — after MPs called for these assets to be...

Renters Reform bill promises new landscape: Industry reaction  

Housing secretary Michael Gove has published the Renters Reform bill, which promises to ban no-fault evictions and bring in a...

Landlords making progress on EPC requirements

New research from the Mortgage Advice Bureau shows that two-fifths (41%) of landlords believe that, outside of legal obligations, new...

Trio of bodies launch bridging CPD online course  

The certified practitioner in specialist property finance award — an optional online educational programme for property professionals that covers bridging,...

Will New Updates in Student Loan Forgiveness Legal Battle Sway the Supreme Court?

New information about legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s signature student loan forgiveness plan has raised some doubts about the...

British Land sees property portfolio fall by 12.3%

British Land has seen the value of its commercial property portfolio fall by 12.3% due to the rising interest rate...

Together hires Douglas ahead of networks and clubs hub launch   

Together has hired Andrew Douglas as its new national account manager for networks and clubs. Douglas’ key role will be...

Labour backs green belt developments to help housing crisis

Labour leader Keir Starmer has said the party would prioritise housebuilding if voted into power, giving local authorities and residents...