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Bridging finance rides to the rescue as rate volatility and chain breaks reshape the market
Rate volatility, weak transactions and more chain breaks are pushing buyers, sellers and developers towards bridging finance, with regulated bridging volumes roughly doubling since 2021.
Griffin joins J3 Advisory as managing director of debt advisory
Evan Griffin has been appointed managing director of debt advisory at J3, bringing more than two decades of banking, property and finance experience to the role.
Together posts record £3.5bn originations as loan book reaches £8.5bn
Specialist lender Together delivered record originations of £3.5bn in FY26, with its loan book rising 8% to £8.5bn and arrears falling to 4.3%.
UK Commercial Property Lending Hits Decade High Despite Subdued Demand – Breeden
Bayes data shows £52.7bn of UK commercial real estate lending originated in 2025, the highest in a decade, with £33bn of loans maturing in 2026.
Landlord Considers Leaving Her Last Flat to Her Tenant
A Property118 member who once managed thirteen properties is considering leaving her remaining flat to her vulnerable tenant, prompting reflection on legacy planning in the private rented sector.
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% for sixth consecutive meeting
The Bank of England's MPC voted 6-3 to hold the base rate at 3.75%, while inflation has risen to 3.1% amid higher energy costs.
MPC holds Bank base rate at 3.75% as mortgage market splits on decision
The Bank of England's MPC voted 6–3 to hold base rate at 3.75%, with property and mortgage experts divided on whether a rise was needed.
Pepper Money launches five-year fixed BTL range from 5.7%
Pepper Money has launched a range of five-year fixed buy-to-let products with rates from 5.7% and a 2% product fee, available to individual and limited company landlords.
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% for September
The Bank of England's MPC has voted 6:3 to hold the base rate at 3.75%, amid rising inflation and lender rate increases.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid renewed inflation concerns
The Bank of England has held Bank Rate at 3.75%, offering respite to borrowers amid renewed inflation concerns driven by Middle East conflict and volatile energy prices.
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as industry warns of fresh market uncertainty
The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 3.75% for a sixth consecutive meeting, voting 6-3, with industry figures warning rising inflation and swap rates could pressure mortgage pricing.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid inflation concerns
The Bank of England's MPC voted 6–3 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75%, with rising inflation and swap rates prompting some lenders to increase mortgage pricing.