Together Appoints Kate Grimoldby as Corporate Affairs Director
Market Updates

Together Appoints Kate Grimoldby as Corporate Affairs Director

Specialist lender Together has named Kate Grimoldby as its new corporate affairs director, reporting to CFO Chris Adams and leading investor engagement.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
Lettings Agent Predicts Significant Landlord Shift This Autumn
UK Property News

Lettings Agent Predicts Significant Landlord Shift This Autumn

A lettings agent expects a significant shift in the landlord market this autumn, according to Landlord Today.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
YBS Commercial Mortgages Cuts Rates on Buy-to-Let and Commercial Products
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YBS Commercial Mortgages Cuts Rates on Buy-to-Let and Commercial Products

YBS Commercial Mortgages has reduced rates by up to 0.2% across its buy-to-let, multi-unit, and commercial mortgage products, including five-year fixed rates for semi-commercial and commercial investment loans.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
CHL Mortgages Launches Light Refurbishment Buy-to-Let Range
Market Updates

CHL Mortgages Launches Light Refurbishment Buy-to-Let Range

CHL Mortgages has introduced a light refurbishment buy-to-let range, offering fixed rates for landlords seeking to carry out non-structural or modernisation works.

2 July 2026 · 2 min read
Cambridge Single-Family Rental Scheme Secures £125m Refinancing
UK Property News

Cambridge Single-Family Rental Scheme Secures £125m Refinancing

Apache Capital and Nuveen Real Estate have secured £125 million refinancing for a 373-home single-family rental scheme in Cambridge, replacing the previous development loan.

2 July 2026 · 2 min read
Strong Tenant Demand Reduces Rental Availability, Aldermore Reports
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Strong Tenant Demand Reduces Rental Availability, Aldermore Reports

Aldermore's latest Buy to Let Index finds that strong tenant demand is reducing rental property availability, with many renters facing higher costs and longer searches.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
Annual Rental Yields Rise, but Most Regions See Quarterly Dip: Fleet
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Annual Rental Yields Rise, but Most Regions See Quarterly Dip: Fleet

Fleet Mortgages reports a 0.3% annual rise in average rental yields across England and Wales, but six out of ten regions saw a quarterly dip in Q2 2026.

2 July 2026 · 2 min read
Major High Street Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates Amid Rising Competition
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Major High Street Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates Amid Rising Competition

Several high street lenders, including Barclays, NatWest, Santander, and TSB, have reduced mortgage rates this week, signalling increased competition in the UK mortgage market.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
87 Letting Agent Brands Join Section 8 Support After RRA
Lettings

87 Letting Agent Brands Join Section 8 Support After RRA

A property firm reports 87 letting agent brands have signed up for Section 8 support since the RRA came into force, as Section 8 activity is expected to rise.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
Atom and Foundation Reduce Mortgage Rates; HSBC and Coventry Announce Changes
Market Updates

Atom and Foundation Reduce Mortgage Rates; HSBC and Coventry Announce Changes

Atom bank and Foundation Home Loans have announced reductions to mortgage rates, while HSBC and Coventry for intermediaries have also revealed upcoming changes.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
Lyndon Miles Appointed Head of Real Estate Finance at The UK Adviser Group
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Lyndon Miles Appointed Head of Real Estate Finance at The UK Adviser Group

Lyndon Miles has joined The UK Adviser Group as head of real estate finance to support the firm's expansion and growth of its adviser and broker network.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read
Finova Acquires AI Intermediary Tech Firm Cubit Labs
Market Updates

Finova Acquires AI Intermediary Tech Firm Cubit Labs

Finova has acquired Cubit Labs, an AI technology company specialising in intermediary workflows and compliance, to enhance automation and connectivity in the lending sector.

2 July 2026 · 1 min read