Mortgage broker fees rise 28% to average £643, survey finds
Mortgage broker fees have increased by more than 28% over the past year, with the average charge reaching £643, according to research by Boon Brokers. The survey found that 56%…
Rental advert withdrawn after voting rights controversy
A letting agent in Hertfordshire has withdrawn a property listing after it stated that tenants would not be able to register to vote at the address, prompting criticism from tenant…
Limited company landlords raise rents more than individuals
Landlords operating through limited company structures are 14 percentage points more likely to increase rents than individual landlords, according to data from property research firm Pegasus Insight. The company’s Landlord…
Majority of HMOs and converted flats fail fire safety checks
More than half of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and converted flats are failing to meet fire safety standards during audits, according to analysis of Home Office statistics. Data from…
Foxtons revenue rises 5% as lettings offset flat profits
London estate agency Foxtons reported group revenue of £172.5 million for 2025, representing a 5% increase, while operating profit remained largely static at £22.2 million compared to £22.1 million in…
Lender provides £935,500 conversion facility for property project
Avamore Capital has provided a £935,500 refurbishment and conversion facility to a repeat client for a residential property project. The loan was structured to allow the borrower to proceed with…
Atelier provides £32.7m for Canterbury student housing refit
Development finance lender Atelier has provided a £32.7m loan to MCR Property Group for the refinancing and refurbishment of Parham Student Village, a 600-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Canterbury,…
Major UK lenders increase fixed mortgage rates
HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry Building Society have announced increases to fixed mortgage rates, with brokers anticipating further rises from other lenders in the coming days. The rate adjustments follow volatility…
Mortgage approvals fall to two-year low amid caution
Mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to 59,999 in January 2026, the lowest level in two years, according to the Bank of England’s Money and Credit report. The figure represents…
UK rental market shows 4.9% growth as regional patterns diverge
The UK rental market recorded steady growth in 2025, with average rents reaching £1,602 per calendar month, representing a 4.9% increase compared to 2024, according to Lomond’s Quarterly Insights Report…