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Andy Burnham Faces Criticism Over Letting London Flat
Andy Burnham has been accused of hypocrisy after reports that he lets a London flat partly bought with MPs’ expenses, according to Property118.
Majority of Professional Landlords Plan to Expand Portfolios
Research shows 84% of professional landlords intend to grow their property portfolios in the next year, despite economic and legislative challenges.
MFB Recruits Six Apprentices Through Academy Programme
Mortgage Finance Brokers (MFB) has added six apprentices to its team via its academy in Kings Hill, West Malling, as part of its strategy to nurture future talent.
Landlords Face Criminal Status Over Missed Letter, Report Says
A Property118 report highlights concerns that landlords risk criminal status for failing to send a required four-page letter, affecting both landlords and tenants.
Tenancy Fraud Costs UK Rental Sector Up to £4.1bn Annually, Goodlord Finds
Goodlord research finds fraudulent tenancy applications could expose the UK private rented sector to up to £4.1bn in losses each year, with London seeing the highest rates.
High Court Ruling Exposes Cladding Liabilities for Commercial Landlords
A High Court judgment in the Essendi case found commercial landlords liable for removing combustible cladding, even if not in disrepair, highlighting risks beyond the Building Safety Act.
HSBC Announces Mortgage Rate Cuts Across Multiple Products
HSBC has announced mortgage rate reductions effective from 11 August, impacting residential, buy-to-let, and international borrower mortgages.
Remortgage Searches Rise as Buy-to-Let and Purchase Queries Decline
Remortgage searches increased in July 2026, while buy-to-let and residential purchase queries fell, according to data from Twenty7tec.
Rob Lankey Promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at Afin Bank
Rob Lankey has been promoted to chief commercial officer at Afin Bank, where he will oversee lending strategy and manage the sales team.
HTB Launches Dedicated Relationship Managers in Specialist Mortgages
Hampshire Trust Bank has introduced dedicated relationship managers in its specialist mortgages division, providing brokers with a single point of contact from enquiry to completion.
Landlords Face £7,000 Fines for Missing Renters’ Rights Act Deadline
Landlords must provide tenants with a new government information sheet by 31 May or risk fines up to £7,000, as required by the Renters’ Rights Act.
London Tenants Now Need £74,520 Salary for Average Rental Home
Propertymark data shows London tenants now require a £74,520 salary to afford an average rental, as rents in the capital rise faster than any other UK region.