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Market Harborough BS Launches Dedicated Broker Support Teams
Market Harborough Building Society has restructured its broker support model, introducing dedicated teams for brokers to improve case management and decision-making.
Atom Bank Reduces Prime Mortgage Rates for Second Time in Weeks
Atom Bank has cut rates on its Prime mortgage range by 0.15%, following a similar reduction in June. New rates start at 5.14% for two- and three-year fixes up to 85% LTV.
Minister Directs Stockport Council to Update Local Development Scheme
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning has instructed Stockport Council to update its Local Development Scheme with specified dates, amending a previous direction from September 2025.
MarketRent Rent Review Platform Now Integrated with Alto CRM
MarketRent has integrated its rent review platform with the Alto CRM system, according to Letting Agent Today.
Average Rental Yields in England and Wales Rise to 7.8% in Q2 2026
Fleet Mortgages reports average rental yields across England and Wales increased to 7.8% in Q2 2026, with the North East leading regional yields and Yorkshire and Humberside seeing the largest rent rise.
Redwood Bank Launches Valuation Fee Cashback for Landlords
Redwood Bank has introduced a valuation fee cashback offer for professional landlords and property investors, covering buy-to-let, HMO, MUFB, and certain semi-commercial properties.
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. Grimoldby joins from THG PLC.
Market Harborough Building Society Launches Dedicated Broker Support Teams
Market Harborough Building Society has introduced dedicated support teams for brokers, aiming to streamline case management and decision-making.
Lenders Predict Drop in Mortgage Demand for Q3 Despite Q2 Growth
Lenders reported increased mortgage demand in Q2 2026 but expect a decline in Q3, according to the Bank of England's Credit Conditions Survey.
Build To Rent Premium Significantly Higher Than Mainstream Rentals
Data shows Build To Rent properties command a much higher premium than mainstream rentals, with the difference even greater in London.
Google Searches for Renters’ Rights Act Surge Ahead of Implementation
Google searches for the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 rose sharply ahead of its implementation, according to research cited by Property118.
Section 21 Abolished: Evidence Files Now Central for Landlords
Section 21 has been removed, shifting the focus to landlords' evidence files. Letting agents and inventory clerks must now ensure documentation is thorough.