Monthly Spotlight: First-Time Buyers
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Every month, Mortgage Introducer is producing a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the UK. All coverage through the month can…
This week’s top headlines: Landlords hit by 4% income tax hike from 2027 and chancellor ignores calls for stamp duty reform Explore these and other major…
Residential completions dip annually as rising mortgage rates and affordability pressures continue to weigh on the market
The government’s latest announcement of £2,000 support for eligible smaller businesses taking on young apprentices is welcome news. Helping employers invest in…
Four in 10 buy-to-let landlords will refinance at least one property in the next 12 months, according to Paragon Bank research. The research, conducted by…
Robert Gardner says the conditions for recovery are in place, despite growth hitting its weakest pace since January 2024
Average fixed-rate mortgage prices were flat this week in a quieter market, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. The typical two-year fix is still…
Eddie Trahearn on why a treasury background gives you the fullest picture of a bank and what brokers really need
UK residential property transactions fell by 1% in September compared with the previous month, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs…
Mortgage brokers can now get free access to swap rate data under a partnership between Next Intelligence and BlueGamma. The service, Swap Rate Monitor, will…
In the latest of his 'Mythbusting' series with Financial Reporter, Harpal Singh, CEO at conveybuddy, says while there were positive announcements for first-time…
Landbay has released further findings from its latest landlord survey, revealing how landlords have been adapting their approach in response to the Renters'…
UK house price growth slowed further in October, with annual prices rising by just 0.5%, down from 0.8% in September, according to the latest Nationwide House…
With El Niño strengthening and a stormy winter ahead, brokers have a narrow window to review client cover and close underinsurance gaps before the weather turns
What could gas standing charge reforms mean for landlords? TLUG's Adam West explores the impact on utility costs, energy contracts and property operating…
A fall in the 15-year gilt yield following the Chancellor’s Budget could give lifetime mortgage lenders room to improve pricing and increase LTV options…
Two- and five-year fixes now sit just 2bps apart
Insurance cover on mortgaged homes can lapse within weeks
Repayments almost match new business at UK's largest lender
House purchase approvals drop to 53,400 — their lowest since December 2023
Frozen thresholds, rising pension tax exposure, and a landlord tax increase are reshaping the later-life advice conversation
Nouran Moustafa says chancellor John Healey's first Budget has accelerated a structural collapse she predicted weeks ago
When I set out as a solo self-employed mortgage broker, my focus was simple: to deliver the best possible outcome for every client who walked through the door…
The government has set out further details of upcoming rules that will require landlords in England to register their rental properties. From December 15…