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Stamp Duty Removal Could Free Up 300,000 Homes, Report Finds
A report finds that removing stamp duty could free up over 300,000 homes in England. The FCA has also opened 11 Consumer Duty investigations in three years.
Short-Term Lets Growth Raises Concerns Over UK Rental Supply
The rise in short-term lets across England and Wales is prompting concerns about reduced availability of homes for long-term renters, according to ONS data and industry figures.
West Brom Building Society Cuts Rates on Two-Year Fixed Purchase Mortgages
West Brom Building Society has reduced rates across its two-year fixed purchase mortgage range, with cuts of up to 0.18% on selected products.
MPs and Industry Call for Urgent Stamp Duty Reform
A cross-party committee and industry leaders have called for urgent reform of stamp duty, citing its impact on housing mobility and the property market.
Aldermore Reduces Special-Edition Buy-to-Let Rates for Existing Landlords
Aldermore has cut rates on its special-edition buy-to-let mortgage range for existing customers, including a 0.35% reduction on a two-year fix at 70% LTV.
£5.5m Development Loan Secured for Belgravia Townhouse Redevelopment
CapitalRise has provided a £5.5 million loan for the redevelopment of a long-unoccupied Belgravia townhouse, set to become a five-bedroom family home.
United Trust Bank Completes £505,000 Bridging Loan for Essex Buy-to-Let
United Trust Bank has completed a £505,000 bridging loan for a property investment company to acquire and refurbish a four-bedroom house in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Atom bank issues £1.75m loan for London-Essex industrial property
Atom bank has provided a £1.75 million commercial mortgage for a light industrial unit on the London-Essex border, supporting further acquisitions in the sector.
New Awards Programme Launched for Brokerage Estate Agents
A new awards programme for self-employed and brokerage-based estate and lettings agents has opened for nominations, with the first ceremony set for October 2026 in Birmingham.
FCA Calls for Greater Clarity on Support for Vulnerable Customers
The FCA has found that many firms are not clearly demonstrating how they support vulnerable customers, urging improvements under Consumer Duty requirements.
West Brom Building Society Cuts Two-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
West Brom Building Society has reduced rates on its two-year fixed purchase mortgages by up to 0.18%, with new rates at 90% and 95% LTV now available.
Homebuyers Increasingly Prioritise Heat Performance in UK Properties
Estate agents in Essex and Suffolk report a rise in homebuyer enquiries about how properties cope with extreme heat, as buyers focus on insulation, ventilation, and cooling features.