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Foundation, Aldermore and TMW to Hike BTL Rates This Week
Aldermore, Foundation and The Mortgage Works are raising buy-to-let rates and withdrawing products, with tight deadlines for intermediaries holding DIPs.
Iress Adds Coventry BS and Godiva to Acre's Lender Connect to Cut Mortgage Admin
Iress has extended its Lender Connect API on the Acre platform, with Coventry Building Society and Godiva Mortgages joining to reduce duplicate data entry for advisers.
E4 Strategic launches VERSA Convey digital property exchange platform
E4 Strategic has launched VERSA Convey, a digital workflow platform for property exchange, developed with lenders and conveyancers to streamline the post-offer process.
Guardian pays record £31.7m in protection claims for 2025
Insurance provider Guardian paid a record £31.7m to policyholders in 2025, up 48% year on year, with 91% of all claims paid.
Aspen appoints four new graduates as intake reaches 26
Bridging lender Aspen has appointed four new alumni to its Graduate Recruitment Scheme, taking the intake to 26, with all four set to gain RICS valuation accreditations.
Family Building Society relaunches fixed rate BTL range with 60bps increase
Family Building Society has brought back buy-to-let and owner-occupier fixed rates withdrawn on 4 September, raising rates by 60 basis points amid swap rate volatility.
RSM UK Urges Tax Review Ahead of Autumn Budget as House Price Growth Slows
RSM UK is calling on the government to review tax policy ahead of the Autumn Budget as new index data shows UK house price growth slowing, with London prices down 3.3% annually.
Document-Automation Tools Judge Too Harshly, Warns Mortgage Strategy Column
A Mortgage Strategy column argues firms are rejecting document-handling tools on unrealistic standards, urging them to compare tools to new hires rather than demand perfection.
UK Mortgage Repayment Changes in 2028: What to Expect
A wave of mortgage repayment changes is set to land in 2028, from the expiry of temporary Charter arrangements to FCA rule reforms and fixed-rate cliffs. This guide explains what changes, who is affected, and the practical steps homeowners and buyers should take in advance.
AI Will Not Replace Letting Agents, But Will Make Them Work Faster, Says Propoly
Propoly insight suggests AI is more likely to replace individual tasks than entire jobs in lettings, while raising tenant and landlord expectations for faster service.
Nine Networking Tips for Brokers to Stay Front of Mind with New-Build Developers
MAB New Homes director Helen Pierson shares nine networking tips to help brokers keep builders referring new-build buyers, especially in a quieter market.
More flexible mortgage market could mean more complex transactions, says Singh
Harpal Singh argues that as mortgage rules broaden, advisers must match clients to specialist conveyancers rather than defaulting to the cheapest quote.