The Financial Conduct Authority will make further cuts in data reporting for 95% of all authorised firms it deals with. The City regulator says its drive to “reduce and remove” regulatory returns will mean that 36,000 firms “will now no longer need to submit a nil… The post FCA cuts data reporting for 36,000 firms to ‘reduce burdens’ appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Home loan fixed-rate prices edged higher this week despite the Bank of England cutting the base rate this month, data from Moneyfacts shows. The average mortgage rate has risen by a single basis point to 5.01%, says the data group. Within this, average two-year… The post Mortgage rates edge higher despite base rate cut: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Interest in buying among landlords has rebounded following last year’s Autumn Budget with more than half of buy-to-let investors intending to purchase new properties in the 12 next months. This is according to new research from buy to let lender Landbay which reveals 52% of… The post Over 50% of BTL landlords plan to expand portfolios: Landbay appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Over 56,000 home loans have so far used the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme aimed at first-time buyers, which closed down after four years earlier this summer. The programme saw 56,389 loans completed under its support since it was launched in April 2021 to March of this… The post Mortgage Guarantee Scheme backs £11.5bn of loans appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
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Widespread concern across the sector over incoming regulatory changes and the Renters’ Rights Bill, have been highlighted in new research by proptech provider Reapit. The Property Outlook Report 2025 reveals letting agents, landlords, and sales professionals are bracing themselves for the most challenging compliance environment… The post Reapit report highlights concerns over Renters’ Rights Bill appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann called for a “persistent hold on Bank rate” to fight rising inflation — but stands ready for “rapid” interest rate cuts should the UK economy deteriorate. Monetary Policy Committee member Mann held out for a rate hold when… The post BoE Mann calls for ‘persistent’ interest rate hold appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Describe your firm in a few sentences. Mortgages with Hannie & Co is a directly authorised firm offering a fresh-thinking approach to mortgages. We work with buyers, landlords and investors to secure property with clarity and confidence, all while making the process feel less like… The post Broker Focus: Hannie Mason, director of mortgages at Mortgages with Hannie & Co appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost 100,000 new homes that were “previously stuck in the planning system” were given the green light over the 12 months, the housing department says. Experts in its New Homes Accelerator team have unblocked “challenges that were holding back development on scores of large consented sites… The post New homes team unblocks 100,000 houses in 12 months: Housing dept appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
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