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Leadership Change at LSL Financial Services as Howells Steps Down
Richard Howells will leave his role as group managing director of LSL Financial Services later this month, with Piotr Nowosad named interim managing director.
£2.95m Bridging Loan Supports Liverpool Apartment Scheme
District & County Investments has provided a £2.95m bridging loan for a Liverpool city centre project set to deliver over 150 apartments, addressing funding gaps during BSR compliance.
Stonebridge Reports Drop in Q2 Mortgage Demand Amid Higher Borrowing Costs
Stonebridge's Mortgage Market Index shows mortgage applications fell in Q2 2026, with higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures impacting the UK property market.
Whole-of-Life Insurance Gains Focus as Inheritance Tax Rules Change
Upcoming changes will bring pensions within inheritance tax scope, prompting renewed interest in whole-of-life insurance for estate planning.
Dudley Building Society Opens Mortgage Platform to All Brokers
Dudley Building Society has made its cloud-based mortgage origination platform available to all brokers, aiming to reduce admin and speed up processes.
MPs Raise Concerns Over Industry Influence on Treasury Financial Inclusion Plan
MPs warn that the government's Financial Inclusion Strategy may have been overly influenced by industry voices and lacks key information on financial exclusion.
Grace Stagg Named Growth Director at Stagg Mortgage Services
Grace Stagg has been appointed growth director at Stagg Mortgage Services, where she will focus on strategic expansion and adviser development.
Barclays Report Highlights Delays and Affordability Pressures in UK Property Market
Barclays' latest Property Insights report finds widespread delays in property transactions and ongoing affordability challenges for buyers and renters across the UK.
Offr and PropertyStream Launch Transact Digital Platform for Agents
Offr, backed by Barclays, and PropertyStream have launched Transact, a white-labelled digital platform for estate agents to manage property transactions online.
Over Half of Aspiring UK Buyers Doubt They Will Ever Own a Home
More than half of aspiring UK homebuyers believe they will never own a property, with financial barriers and market conditions cited as key obstacles, according to HomeOwners Alliance research.
Landlord and Property Firm Fined £63,000 for Unsafe HMO in Kensington
A landlord and property management company have been fined £63,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO with serious safety failings in Kensington and Chelsea.
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 Returns to London
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 will take place on 13 October 2026 at County Hall, London, alongside the return of the Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards.