MPs have launched an inquiry into the barriers to homeownership for first-time buyers, particularly those on lower incomes. The study will look at how government supports FTBs through tax breaks, such as stamp duty, and financial products, such as special ISAs and mortgages, says… The post MPs launch inquiry into barriers to FTB homeownership appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Leeds Building Society has appointed Helen Cawthra and Andy Sykes as senior corporate account managers. Cawthra returns to Leeds Building Society having previously worked at the mutual between 2016 and 2018. She joins from Vida Homeloans where she was head of intermediary relationships. With 24… The post Cawthra returns to Leeds BS as Primis Sykes joins appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The number of homes for private rent is reducing across the capital despite growing demand. This is according to official data and National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is warning that, without action to tackle the supply problem, renters will see their housing choices reduced even… The post London renters under pressure as number of homes to rent falls appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
City bets on a Bank of England rate cut inched higher after data showed that the UK jobs market continues to weaken. The annual rate of pay growth in the three months between March and May slowed to 5%, according to the Office for… The post City bets on rate cut rise after weaker jobs data appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
LendInvest Mortgages has made enhancements to its mortgages portal, making buy-to-let (BTL) product transfers more visible and accessible for its intermediary partners. As part of the updates, BTL product transfers are now displayed within the mortgages portal. Brokers will see “product transfer available” on the… The post LendInvest enhances mortgages portal for product transfers appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
