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Lloyds Launches 20bps Discounted Loyalty Mortgages for Premier Customers
Lloyds has introduced a new Loyalty Premier mortgage range with a 20bps discount for Premier current account holders. Halifax and BM Solutions have also reduced rates across their ranges.
MIT Live 2026 Agenda Unveiled for Mortgage and Protection Leaders
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 will focus on industry trends, technology, and operational strategies for mortgage and protection professionals.
OMS Extends Technology Partnership with Brightstar Group
One Mortgage System (OMS) has extended its technology partnership with Brightstar Group, allowing Brightstar to continue using OMS’ CRM and workflow platform.
Four Proptech Firms Collaborate to Streamline UK Home Buying Data Sharing
LMS, Landmark Information Group, InfoTrack, and Decision First are working together to improve secure data sharing in UK housing transactions, aiming to reduce duplication and speed up processes.
House Prices Edge Up 0.2% in June, Southern Regions Still Declining
UK house prices rose by 0.2% in June, the first increase in four months, but Southern regions continued to see annual declines, according to Lloyds Banking Group data.
Government Issues Response to Rycroft Review in Letter to Parliamentary Parties
The government has published its full response to the Rycroft Review, with the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy writing to parliamentary party representatives to outline the approach to the Review's recommendations.
Lawlors and R Whitley & Co Merge Under Chase Buchanan Brand
Lawlors and R Whitley & Co have merged under the Chase Buchanan group following acquisitions. The combined agency will operate from an upgraded West Drayton office.
OMS Extends Technology Partnership with Brightstar Group
One Mortgage System (OMS) has extended its technology partnership with Brightstar Group, allowing Brightstar continued use of OMS’s CRM and workflow platform.
Smart Property Data Framework Promises Faster, Safer Transactions
Recent developments in smart property data schemes and the UK’s Smart Property Data Trust Framework sandbox aim to create a safer, faster, and more transparent housing ecosystem.
UK Construction Starts Fall Sharply, Glenigan Index Reports Ongoing Stagnation
UK construction starts dropped in July, with Glenigan reporting a 31% fall in residential starts in Q2 and ongoing uncertainty for recovery.
Lloyds HPI: UK House Prices Edge Up 0.2% in June
UK house prices rose by 0.2% in June, according to the latest Lloyds house price index. Northern Ireland saw the strongest annual growth, while southern England recorded declines.
Building Societies Provide Key Safeguard Against Scams, BSA Research Finds
New BSA research shows building society branches play a vital role in helping customers avoid scams, with in-person support offering an extra layer of protection.