“The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting noted that consumer inflation is likely to jump back up above its 2% target at ...
On a quarterly basis, lending was up by 23% in Q3 compared to the same three months in 2023, while lending in the 12 months ...
Industry experts predict further reductions in the months ahead but say the Budget may slow the pace of future cuts.
Gatehouse Bank has reinstated refinancing for buy-to-let applications from UK residents, UK expats and international ...
MT Finance has announced its inaugural buy-to-let securitisation while Hampshire Trust Bank has completed its first mortgage ...
Recent tax changes and incoming council tax premiums for second homes have unsettled property investors and second homeowners ...
Despite the increase, consumers report feeling more confident in their ability to afford rent or mortgage payments.
One in four (25%) have used credit to afford their mortgage payments, up from 20% in September 2023, and one in six (16%) have used credit, loans or an overdraft to make it through to payday.
Alex Upton, managing director of specialist mortgages at Hampshire Trust Bank, says post-Budget clarity presents opportunities for the property market and is confident that investors aren’t leaving - ...
Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank have both announced increases across their residential purchase and remortgage, buy-to-let, and product transfers. In Virgin's purchase range, 80% LTV exclusive rates ...
Bridging lending has continued its record-breaking growth, with data from the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) showing increases in applications, completions and loan book values in ...
New research has revealed which areas of England are home to the most first-time buyer friendly markets now that they are about to face a reduced stamp duty relief threshold of £300,000.