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LSL Appoints Piotr Nowosad as Interim Managing Director
LSL Financial Services has named Piotr Nowosad as interim managing director, overseeing its financial services division while the board seeks a permanent replacement.
Landlords Face £11,713 Average Cost to Meet EPC Standards
Landlords face an average bill of £11,713 per property to meet proposed EPC requirements, with many seeking funding options to cover upgrade costs, according to Pegasus Insight research.
Bank of Ireland Expands JBSP Remortgage Options
Bank of Ireland has launched Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) options for remortgage customers, with new eligibility criteria and increased loan limits.
Bank of Ireland Expands JBSP Mortgage Criteria for Remortgages
Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries has increased its JBSP maximum loan size and age limit, and now allows remortgages under the scheme.
Masthaven Finance Updates Bridging Refurbishment Products
Masthaven Finance has introduced new criteria, reduced pricing, and higher LTV bands for its bridging refurbishment products, targeting professional developers and property investors.
UK Build-to-Rent Investment Reaches £3bn in Early 2026
UK build-to-rent investment hit £3bn in the first half of 2026, the second-highest start to a year on record, with portfolio deals driving activity despite a sharp fall in development funding.
Solo First-Time Buyers in England Face Nine Years of Saving for Deposit
Solo first-time buyers in England need an average of 113 months to save for a deposit and upfront costs, according to analysis of over 40,000 conveyancing quote forms.
Fine & Country Appoints Advisor for French Market Expansion
Fine & Country has appointed Sébastien Tedesco as consultant and advisor to support its expansion into the French market, using a licensing model.
Half of Britons Believe Brexit Harmed UK Housing Market, Survey Finds
A survey by Together finds 50% of Britons believe Brexit has harmed the UK housing market, with regional differences in opinion.
Dudley Building Society Expands Mortgage Platform Access to All Brokers
Dudley Building Society has made its cloud-based mortgage origination platform available to all brokers, aiming to reduce administration and improve case visibility.
Higher Borrowing Costs Slow UK Mortgage Demand in Q2, Reports Stonebridge
Stonebridge reports an 18.5% year-on-year fall in mortgage applications in Q2 2026, as higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures impact demand.
Omni Protect Partners with Beagle Street to Expand Intermediary Access
Omni Protect has partnered with Beagle Street to offer the insurer’s intermediary proposition to directly authorised firms, expanding options for 3,500 DA firms.