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Search Acumen has launched a dedicated SDLT submission solution for commercial property, enabling direct online submissions to HMRC and streamlining post-completion processes.
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.
Roma Finance has introduced a commercial mortgage range, offering loans up to £2m for property investors and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Gavin Diamond of Inspired Lending highlights the importance of risk-based pricing over volume-driven incentives in the current UK property lending market.
The government will fund cladding remediation for high-risk buildings under 11 metres, prioritising risk over height to protect leaseholders from costs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.