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Written by Peter Mitchell
Refinance your mortgage concept. Process of obtaining a new loan to replace an existing home loan, often to secure better terms. Real estate and finance. Notebook, house and calculator on table

BTL remortgaging returns to record high

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Landlord refinancing reaches peak levels as fixed-rate deals expire and borrowers seek competitive products. ...
Man and Woman Unpacking Near Our First Time Buyer Welcome Mat, Moving Boxes and Plant.

‘First-time buyers need more support’ – HBF 

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
HBF calls for a replacement equity loan programme after highlighting Help to Buy’s economic and housing benefits. ...
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BTR starts on site down 79%

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
New rental housing commencements plunged 79% as viability and policy uncertainty weakened development. ...
Real estate location concept with GPS pin and house icons, representing property search, map-based home listings, and smart housing navigation.

Belfast cited as residential investment hotspot

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Belfast climbs to second place in Colliers’ rankings, offering a 10.7% rental yield and strong affordability. ...
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Partnership completes 6-day property transaction

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Swansea home purchase finishes in record time through streamlined conveyancing. ...

House price growth slows to 1.8% in July

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
House price growth eased to 1.8% in July, but industry experts say motivated buyers can still secure good value in a resilient market. ...
Real estate business concept, Profitable real estate investment strategies Residential property value and growth analysis Choosing the right mortgage for optimal financial success Real estate agency

Transaction uptick but autumn real test

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Residential transactions rose 2% year-on-year in June, but experts believe the autumn market will provide a clearer picture of buyer confidence. ...
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NI house prices rise £9,000 since last year

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Northern Ireland house prices and rents both rose 3.8% year-on-year in Q2, with strong demand continuing to outstrip housing supply. ...

UK has more than 1.5m ‘unmortgageable’ properties

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
More than 1.5 million UK homes fall outside mainstream mortgage criteria, boosting demand for specialist finance among buyers and investors. ...

283% rise in overseas holiday home insurance enquiries

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Insurance enquiries for overseas holiday homes have surged as wildfires across France and Spain raise concerns among property owners. ...

4% fall in new home registrations

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
New home registrations fell 4% in Q2 2026, with NHBC highlighting regional disparities and hopes for increased council house building. ...

Developer confidence dives

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Property developers are becoming more cautious as high build costs and planning delays weigh on confidence, driving greater demand for specialist finance. ...

Semi-commercial lending to hit £1bn

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Semi-commercial lending is on track to surpass £1bn in 2026 as specialist lenders expand and investor demand for mixed-use property grows. ...

Pack your bucket and spade

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Beach hut prices have fallen for a second year, creating new buying opportunities in popular UK coastal locations. ...
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HMRC nets £104m in voluntary disclosures

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Private rental owners face growing scrutiny as tax enforcement and compliance activity continue to expand. ...

Growing threat of tenant fraud

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Research reveals growing concern among landlords over tenant fraud and the financial impact of deceptive applications. ...

Nearly two-thirds of professional landlords raising rents

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
New research shows rising costs and regulation are driving rent increases and changing landlord investment decisions. ...

The tale of two mayors…

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Research compares housing performance under Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham, highlighting contrasting market trends. ...

Tenant demand strengthens 2.3%

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Tenant demand increased in Q2, with almost a third of rental listings already let agreed across England. ...

Investors urged to respond to smart data consultation

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
OPDA is urging property professionals to respond to the government's smart data consultation before 1 October. ...

Buy-to-let investment demand collapses across the UK

Buy-to-let investment demand has fallen across most major UK cities...

Fears for Burnham’s impact on property investment

Property investors are assessing what a potential Andy Burnham premiership...

Treating homes like commodities caused housing crisis, says Burnham  

Andy Burnham calls for tougher PRS legislation and a Housing...
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