MTD for Income Tax: How Letting Agents Can Correct Quarterly Update Errors
UK Property News

MTD for Income Tax: How Letting Agents Can Correct Quarterly Update Errors

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax allows landlords and agents to correct errors in quarterly updates before the final declaration. Earlier mistakes can be fixed in later submissions.

13 July 2026 · 2 min read
GB Bank Added to Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing and Criteria Platforms
Market Updates

GB Bank Added to Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing and Criteria Platforms

GB Bank has joined Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain, giving brokers access to its buy-to-let products and criteria.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Afin Bank Promotes Anum Mahmood to National Sales Director
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Afin Bank Promotes Anum Mahmood to National Sales Director

Afin Bank has promoted Anum Mahmood to national sales director following the launch of its new regulated bridging proposition.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Mortgage Rates Fall Sharply as Product Choice Remains High
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Mortgage Rates Fall Sharply as Product Choice Remains High

Average UK mortgage rates have seen their largest drop in nearly two years, with product availability remaining high, according to Moneyfacts data.

13 July 2026 · 2 min read
Landlords Adapt HMOs to Target Specific Tenant Groups, Paragon Finds
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Landlords Adapt HMOs to Target Specific Tenant Groups, Paragon Finds

Paragon Bank research shows landlords are tailoring HMOs to attract students, professionals, and young singles, with many prioritising en suites, energy efficiency, and proximity to work hubs.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Dudley Building Society Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 100bps
Market Updates

Dudley Building Society Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 100bps

Dudley Building Society has reduced rates across its residential, buy-to-let, holiday let, and expat mortgage ranges by up to 100 basis points, according to Mortgage Solutions.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Landlord Sell-Off Slows as Purchases Overtake Sales, Hamptons Reports
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Landlord Sell-Off Slows as Purchases Overtake Sales, Hamptons Reports

Hamptons analysis shows landlord sales slowed in June, with purchases overtaking sales. Regional differences persist, and new regulations impact landlord decisions.

13 July 2026 · 2 min read
Rightmove Hosts Free Renters Rights Act Webinar for Letting Agents
Lettings

Rightmove Hosts Free Renters Rights Act Webinar for Letting Agents

Rightmove is holding a free webinar today for letting agents on the Renters Rights Act, featuring guidance from industry expert David d’Orton-Gibson.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Fixed Mortgage Rates See Largest Monthly Drop Since October 2024
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Fixed Mortgage Rates See Largest Monthly Drop Since October 2024

Moneyfacts data shows average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 5.52%, marking the biggest monthly reduction since October 2024.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Dudley Building Society Cuts Rates Across Mortgage Products
Market Updates

Dudley Building Society Cuts Rates Across Mortgage Products

Dudley Building Society has reduced rates by up to 100 basis points on selected residential, buy-to-let, holiday let, and expat mortgage products.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read
Majority of Aspiring UK Homeowners Doubt They Will Get on Property Ladder
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Majority of Aspiring UK Homeowners Doubt They Will Get on Property Ladder

Over half of aspiring UK homeowners doubt they will ever buy a home, according to new research by HomeOwners Alliance. Misunderstandings about mortgages and financial barriers are key factors.

13 July 2026 · 2 min read
GB Bank Now Available on Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain Platforms
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GB Bank Now Available on Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain Platforms

GB Bank has been added to Mortgage Brain's Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain, allowing brokers to access and compare its specialist lending products, including buy-to-let and bridging finance.

13 July 2026 · 1 min read