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Prime London Market Sees Increased Activity as Economic Conditions Stabilise
Knight Frank data shows a rise in prime London property transactions and offers as the economic backdrop stabilises, though average prices in prime central London continue to decline.
Lender U-turn on Fixed Rates Wipes Out Recent Mortgage Gains
Average fixed mortgage rates have risen sharply, erasing gains made earlier in 2026 and increasing affordability pressures for UK borrowers, according to Mortgage Solutions.
Hope Capital Increases Shawbrook Funding Facility to £50m
Hope Capital has raised its committed funding facility with Shawbrook Bank to £50m, supporting its growth in the UK bridging finance market.
Gen H Reduces Mortgage Rates by Up to 30 Basis Points
Gen H has cut mortgage rates across its range by up to 30 basis points, including reductions for new build and fixed rate products.
July Mortgage Rate Rises Reverse June Cuts, Says Moneyfacts
Moneyfacts reports that July's mortgage rate increases have fully reversed the reductions seen in June, with average rates rising and product choice expanding.
Tribunal Rules Property118 Structures Not Notifiable Under DOTAS
A First-tier Tribunal has ruled that Property118’s Substantial Incorporation Structure and Capital Account Restructure were not notifiable under DOTAS, following HMRC allegations.
Together Appoints James Steadman as Corporate Sales Director for Midlands
James Steadman has been appointed as corporate sales director for the Midlands at Together, focusing on bridging loans, commercial mortgages, and buy-to-let portfolio lending.
Landlord Sales Agency: Using Equity as a Business Asset in Property Sales
Landlord Sales Agency highlights how property equity can be used as a business asset to manage costs and improve outcomes when selling rental properties.
Older Renters Face Shortage of Suitable Homes, Propertymark Warns
Propertymark reports a decline in suitable rental homes for older and disabled renters, with demand expected to rise as the UK population ages.
Bill Butler Named as Government’s Preferred Candidate for Local Audit Office Chair
Bill Butler has been announced as the government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the Local Audit Office, subject to Parliamentary hearing. The appointment is for a five-year term.
Mortgage Fraud Rises Across All Categories in Early 2026
Mortgage fraud increased in all reported categories in early 2026, with identity fraud on mortgage applications up 36% year-on-year, according to Cifas data.
Propertymark Warns Landlord Database Could Burden Letting Agents
Propertymark has cautioned that the planned landlord database could add significant data entry and compliance burdens for letting agents unless designed to integrate with existing systems.