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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains High
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as inflation rises to 3.1%. The MPC voted 6-3 to keep the Bank Rate unchanged.
Gen H CEO says lender has grown from scratch to become sizeable market influence
Gen H CEO Graham McClelland says the specialist lender has shown it is possible to grow from scratch and influence the market, with first-time buyers making up 60% of its lending.
National Friendly Strengthens Leadership with Three Senior Appointments
Insurer National Friendly has appointed a chief marketing officer, deputy chief actuary and business development manager as it looks to strengthen its leadership team.
Older borrowers underestimate mortgage options, Suffolk BS research finds
Suffolk Building Society research shows most brokers believe older borrowers wrongly assume lenders impose age restrictions, with many unaware of later life lending options.
Saffron BS partners with FintechOS to launch AI-powered mortgage origination platform
Saffron Building Society has partnered with FintechOS to introduce an AI-powered mortgage origination platform covering the full broker journey, from DIP to completion.
One in Five Gen Z Adults Saving Nothing Towards a First Home Deposit
Research by Barratt Homes finds 18% of 18-29 year olds are saving nothing for a deposit, despite 48% expecting to buy before 30.
Pepper Money launches five-year fixed buy-to-let range with 2% fees
Pepper Money has launched a five-year fixed buy-to-let range with rates from 5.7% and 2% product fees, aimed at landlords outside standard high street criteria.
Specialist Lending Awards 2026: Winners Celebrated at The Belfry
Mortgage Strategy hosted the 2026 Specialist Lending Awards at The Belfry, celebrating winners across buy-to-let, bridging and other specialist lending categories.
Two-thirds of borrowers wrongly believe lenders restrict by age, brokers say
New research from Suffolk Building Society finds 64% of brokers believe older borrowers wrongly assume all lenders impose age restrictions, as later life lending enquiries rise.
Landlord Association Head Slams Green Party's 'Nonsense' Landlord Policy
The head of a landlord association has branded the Green Party's policy to abolish landlords 'nonsense' after a second senior party figure was revealed to be a landlord.
Landlord Sales Agency Promises Fast Portfolio Exits When the Open Market Stalls
Property118 reports how Landlord Sales Agency helps landlords sell tenanted or empty buy-to-lets quickly, including one seller who sold 23 properties in five days.
UK house price growth slows to 1.4% as London declines extend
ONS provisional figures show UK annual house price growth slowing to 1.4% in July, with London recording an eleventh straight month of annual price declines.