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Half of Brits Say Brexit Has Harmed UK Housing Market, Survey Finds
A survey by Together found 50% of Brits believe Brexit has harmed the UK housing market, with affordability and higher costs cited as ongoing concerns.
Registration Opens for Mortgage Vision 2026 Regional Roadshow
Mortgage Vision 2026, organised by Mortgage Brain, will hold events across 12 UK locations, focusing on developments in the intermediary mortgage market and specialist lending.
InterBay and Foundation Reduce Buy-to-Let Rates and Launch New Deals
InterBay and Foundation have both reduced buy-to-let mortgage rates and introduced new products, including lower rates for larger loans and new options for HMOs and MUFBs.
Unlocking Development Sites Is Key Challenge, Says HTB's Syrett
Rob Syrett of Hampshire Trust Bank highlights that keeping viable development sites moving is a greater challenge than finding them, due to planning, funding, and regulatory hurdles.
Survey: 88% of Borrowers Find Mortgage Applications Stressful
A Boon Brokers survey found 88% of borrowers experienced stress during recent UK mortgage applications, with lenders most often cited as the main source.
Gurpreet Chahal Highlights Diversity and Service in UK Mortgage Sector
Gurpreet Chahal, strategic key relationship manager at L&G’s Mortgage Club, discusses the impact of heritage, diversity, and service in the UK mortgage industry during South Asian Heritage Month.
REIM Capital Joins Bridging & Development Lenders Association
REIM Capital has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association as a lender member. The BDLA now has over 100 member organisations with combined loan books of £11.5 billion.
Barclays and TSB Announce Significant Rate Cuts on Buy-to-Let and Residential Mortgages
Barclays and TSB are reducing mortgage rates by up to 50bps, with notable cuts on buy-to-let and residential products. Some Barclays products will be withdrawn.
Over 96% of Investors Expect Tax Rises Under Burnham, Poll Finds
A Wealth Club poll finds more than 96% of investors expect Andy Burnham to raise taxes if he becomes Prime Minister, with nearly 45% citing higher taxes as their top concern.
Ultimate Finance Reports Record £430m Loan Book in H1 2026
Ultimate Finance's loan book reached a record £430m in the first half of 2026, with significant growth in working capital, asset finance, and bridging finance.
Foundation and InterBay Expand Specialist Buy-to-Let Mortgage Options
Foundation has launched new 80% LTV buy-to-let products, while InterBay has enhanced its BTL offering with new options at 65% LTV and a new pricing band for larger loans.
Together Launches Lower-Rate Buy-to-Let Products for Portfolio Landlords
Specialist lender Together has introduced lower-rate buy-to-let products for portfolio landlords seeking over £1m in finance, responding to increased demand for portfolio-level solutions.