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Step One Finance Surpasses £500m in Second Charge Lending
Step One Finance has exceeded £500m in total lending, supporting over 11,000 customers since 2011. The lender is preparing to launch a new originations platform.
Goodlord and The Depositary Integrate to Simplify End-of-Tenancy Tasks
Goodlord has integrated with The Depositary to streamline end-of-tenancy processes for letting agents, enabling direct data transfer and reducing duplicate administration.
Landlord and Property Manager Fined £63,000 for Unsafe London HMO
A landlord and his property management company have been ordered to pay £63,000 after unsafe conditions were found at an unlicensed HMO in Kensington and Chelsea.
Affordability and Misconceptions Hold Back UK Homebuyers, Survey Finds
A HomeOwners Alliance survey finds over half of aspiring UK homebuyers doubt they will ever buy, citing affordability and outdated assumptions as key barriers.
AI Tool Aims to Revive Dormant Buyer Databases for Estate Agents
Proptech firm Viewery.ai has launched an AI voice platform designed to help UK estate agents reactivate dormant buyer records in their CRM systems and book more viewings.
Cobham Tops List of Britain’s Most Prestigious Postcodes
Cobham in Surrey has been named Britain’s poshest postcode, with nearly half of homes selling for over £1 million. Esher, Virginia Water, Thames Ditton, and Beaconsfield also feature in the top five.
Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop Sharply, Boosting Buyer Confidence
Fixed mortgage rates in the UK have seen their steepest monthly drop since October 2024, with increased product availability and lower rates for buyers, according to Moneyfacts data.
Ultimate Finance Expands Semi-Commercial Bridging Loan to Full Broker Network
Ultimate Finance has made its semi-commercial bridging loan available to its entire broker network, offering up to £4m for mixed-use property transactions.
West Brom and Barclays Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions
West Brom Building Society and Barclays have reduced rates on a range of residential and buy-to-let mortgage products, including high-LTV and remortgage options.
Market Volatility Highlights Value of Mortgage Advisers
Recent volatility in the UK mortgage market has increased demand for adviser support, as borrowers face rising rates and product changes. Technology is growing, but human advice remains key.
Affordability Now Top Priority for Gen Z Homebuyers, Barclays Finds
Barclays data shows Gen Z buyers now prioritise affordability over location, with many willing to compromise on where they live due to rising house prices.
New Platform Launched to Support Landlord Compliance
A new platform has been launched to help landlords with compliance, aiming to remove complexity according to its creators.