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British Mortgage Awards Mark 20 Years of Industry Change
The British Mortgage Awards have recognised individual excellence in the mortgage industry for 20 years. Mark Harris reflects on changes in the sector since 2006.
District and County Investments Appoints Lavelle as BDM for North West
District and County Investments has hired Ben Lavelle as business development manager for the North West. Lavelle joins from Hope Capital and brings experience from Barclays.
Hope Capital Increases Triple Point Funding Line to £75 Million
Hope Capital has renewed and increased its senior funding line from Triple Point to £75 million, aiming to expand its product range and funding capacity.
Unseen Photos Released from 2026 British Mortgage Awards
Mortgage Solutions has published unseen photos from the 2026 British Mortgage Awards, marking the event's 20th anniversary.
Keystone Completes Sixth Securitisation, Surpassing £2bn Issuance
Keystone Property Finance has completed its sixth securitisation, Hops Hill No.6, bringing its total issuance under the Hops Hill programme to over £2bn.
AI in Financial Services: Focus Shifts to Practical Value, Says Tucker
James Tucker of Twenty7tec highlights the need for AI in financial services to deliver measurable, practical benefits rather than just generating excitement.
Government Roadmap Sets Out Reforms for Faster Home Buying and Selling
The government has published a home buying and selling reform roadmap focused on upfront information, digital property data, and higher standards to improve transaction times.
AI Unlikely to Replace Mortgage Advisers, FCA Consultation Suggests
A report highlights that AI is not expected to replace mortgage advisers, with the FCA's latest consultation paper emphasising the continued importance of human advice in the UK mortgage market.
Coventry and Principality BS Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions
Coventry for Intermediaries and Principality Building Society have announced reductions across their fixed and buy-to-let mortgage rates, with new rates effective from 29 June.
Stamp Duty Reform Could Unlock 300,000 Homes, Says Jackson-Stops
A Jackson-Stops report finds that removing stamp duty could bring over 300,000 owner-occupied homes to market in England within a year, highlighting the impact of upfront moving costs.
Rebecca Egerton Appointed Head of The Right Academy at The Right Mortgage
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has named Rebecca Egerton as head of The Right Academy, where she will oversee training for non-CAS advisers.
Knight Frank Warns of Uncertainty in London’s Prime Property Market
Knight Frank reports ongoing uncertainty in London’s prime property market, with falling prices and transaction volumes amid speculation over potential tax changes.