Search Acumen Launches SDLT Submission Platform for Commercial Property
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Search Acumen Launches SDLT Submission Platform for Commercial Property

Search Acumen has launched a dedicated SDLT submission solution for commercial property, enabling direct online submissions to HMRC and streamlining post-completion processes.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
West One Added to Primis Bridging Lender Panel
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West One Added to Primis Bridging Lender Panel

Primis has added West One to its panel of approved bridging lenders, giving brokers access to West One’s bridging, residential, and buy-to-let products.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Roma Finance Launches Commercial Mortgage Range Across UK
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Roma Finance Launches Commercial Mortgage Range Across UK

Roma Finance has introduced a commercial mortgage range, offering loans up to £2m for property investors and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Lenders Urged to Focus on Risk-Based Pricing in Current Market
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Lenders Urged to Focus on Risk-Based Pricing in Current Market

Gavin Diamond of Inspired Lending highlights the importance of risk-based pricing over volume-driven incentives in the current UK property lending market.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
Government to Prioritise Cladding Remediation by Risk, Not Building Height
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Government to Prioritise Cladding Remediation by Risk, Not Building Height

The government will fund cladding remediation for high-risk buildings under 11 metres, prioritising risk over height to protect leaseholders from costs.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
Atom Bank Cuts Prime Mortgage Rates and Launches 95% LTV Options
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Atom Bank Cuts Prime Mortgage Rates and Launches 95% LTV Options

Atom Bank has reduced rates on its prime mortgage products and introduced new options up to 95% loan to value, with changes affecting both fee-free and £900 fee products.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Gen H and Just Mortgages Launch Tool for Shared Ownership Clients
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Gen H and Just Mortgages Launch Tool for Shared Ownership Clients

Gen H and Just Mortgages have introduced a tool to help shared ownership customers achieve full homeownership, offering a new pathway via part and part mortgages.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Landbay and Molo Announce Buy-to-Let Rate Reductions
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Landbay and Molo Announce Buy-to-Let Rate Reductions

Landbay has cut rates by 5bps on 18 Premier buy-to-let products, while Molo has reduced rates by 10bps across its UK resident BTL range, according to Mortgage Solutions.

9 July 2026 · 2 min read
GB Bank Appoints Asim Shirwani to Lead New Bridging Team
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GB Bank Appoints Asim Shirwani to Lead New Bridging Team

GB Bank has named Asim Shirwani as head of its new bridging team, with Victoria Mahy joining as business development manager to support the bank's specialist property finance growth.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Shawbrook Raises Maximum LTV on Commercial Bridging Loans to 75%
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Shawbrook Raises Maximum LTV on Commercial Bridging Loans to 75%

Shawbrook has increased the maximum loan to value (LTV) on eligible commercial bridging loans to 75%, offering brokers more flexibility for property purchases and refurbishments.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 Entry Deadline Extended
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Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 Entry Deadline Extended

Mortgage Strategy has extended the entry deadline for the Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 to Friday 17 July, offering a final chance for industry recognition.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read
Atom Bank Launches Limited-Time Procuration Fee Boost for Commercial Lending
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Atom Bank Launches Limited-Time Procuration Fee Boost for Commercial Lending

Atom Bank is offering a 1.75% procuration fee on new commercial lending applications submitted before 30 September, alongside improved interest rate discounts on large loans.

9 July 2026 · 1 min read