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Ministerial Envoy Appointed at Nottingham City Council
A letter from the Ministry of Housing confirms Sir Stephen Houghton CBE's appointment as Political Envoy at Nottingham City Council.
Minister Appoints Political Envoy to Nottingham City Council
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness has appointed Sir Stephen Houghton CBE as Political Envoy to Nottingham City Council, as detailed in a letter to the council leader.
Government Introduces £7,000 Fines for Serious Hazards in Rental Properties
Landlords face fines of up to £7,000 for failing to fix serious hazards as new enforcement powers and an updated HHSRS come into force.
Landbay Launches Telephone Sales Team to Support Brokers
Landbay has introduced a telephone sales team to support brokers during the mortgage application process, focusing on communication and pipeline management.
Charles Street Finance Appoints Ibn-Abdul as BDM for Midlands and South West
Charles Street Finance has named Amjad Ibn-Abdul as business development manager for the Midlands and South West, focusing on expanding its regional presence and commercial finance offering.
Barratt Redrow Urges Tax Cuts and Regulatory Reform to Boost Housing Delivery
Barratt Redrow has called on the next Prime Minister to cut taxes and reduce regulation to support the UK housing market, as it announces a £400m share buyback.
Affordability Drives Gen Z Buyers to Prioritise Price Over Location
Barclays' latest report finds Gen Z buyers are prioritising price over location, with many willing to move further afield to secure affordable homes. Transaction delays and deposit challenges persist.
Lisa Taylor Discusses Role as Gen H Telephone BDM for Midlands and East
Lisa Taylor, telephone business development manager at Gen H, covers around 3,000 brokers in 1,100 firms across the Midlands and East regions.
Mortgage Firms Warned Over Reliance on Product Transfer Income
Mortgage firms relying on product transfer income face risks as lenders cut fees and regulatory changes allow direct client engagement, according to a report by Mortgage Solutions.
Government Announces Major Home Buying Reforms to Modernise Process
The government has announced a significant package of home buying reforms aimed at making property transactions faster, more transparent, and more reliable.
HM Land Registry Processes 4.6 Million Register Changes with 98% Digital Uptake
HM Land Registry processed 4.6 million register changes in 2025/26, with 98% of applications submitted digitally, according to a report by Mortgage Solutions.
Market Harborough Building Society Acquires £120m Gen H Mortgage Portfolio
Market Harborough Building Society has acquired a £120m portfolio of residential mortgages from Gen H, including loans to first-time buyers and borrowers with complex circumstances.