In an effort to adapt to the ever changing UK mortgage market, Virgin Money, the banking arm of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, is set to launch a series of new mortgage products today (23rd of August 2023). These offerings cater to a range of borrowers, from...

Leeds Building Society, a prominent name in the mortgage industry, has recently announced a move to reduce mortgage rates for certain products, aiming to provide enhanced financial benefits to potential homebuyers and homeowners. The institution's decision to adjust...

In a significant development for the mortgage market, HSBC has revealed upcoming changes to its mortgage product ranges that are set to take effect from this Wednesday, the 23rd of August 2023. These updates will impact both residential borrowers and Buy-to-Let (BTL)...

London homeowners are facing a mounting financial challenge as new analysis by City Hall reveals that a significant portion, one third to be exact, feel that they are at risk of struggling to meet their mortgage payments over the next six months. This distressing...

Several months ago, we reported that Skipton Building Society, a prominent name in the mortgage market, were launching 100% mortgages to new borrowers. Essentially allowing borrowers to get a mortgage on a property without putting down the normal minimum 5% deposit....

In a pretty daunting announcement for the UK mortgage market, data from the CACI Mortgage Market Database revealed that a staggering £111 billion worth of residential mortgages and £15.8 billion of Buy-to-Let mortgages are set to mature before the end of the year....

In a recent report released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average UK house prices experienced a modest increase of 1.7% in the year leading up to June 2023, signalling a potential shift in the dynamics of the property market. The data reveals a...

In a notable shift within the mortgage market, demand for interest-only mortgages has plummeted by over half over the last eight years, dropping below the one million mark, according to data released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA's recent report...

In another tough blow to UK landlords, The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced an adjustment to its stress rate for buy-to-let (BTL) portfolio landlords. For buy-to-let mortgage applications, a lender will normally stress test the interest of the loan and the projected...

In a move that clearly highlights the increasing competition within the UK's mortgage market, four major lenders have announced more mortgage rate cuts, the second time in just three weeks. The decision to reduce rates comes after better than anticipated inflation...

In a strong move set to improve mortgage lending and affordability in a tough market, Skipton Building Society has unveiled their Joint Borrower, Sole Proprietor mortgage products. This offering gives aspiring homeowners an exceptional opportunity to achieve their...

London's property market has witnessed a substantial change in recent months, with an increasing number of homeowners choosing to let their properties rather than selling them at current market conditions. Nationwide estate and lettings agent Knight Frank, have today...