The Renter’s Rights Bill passed to its Royal Assent stage today, the final journey of the legislation before the wide-ranging Act becomes law. The House of Commons completed formal consideration of a range of Lords amendments to the Bill, which aims to end bidding… The post Renter’s Rights Bill to become law as it heads for Royal Assent appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Good Place Lettings has launched an “ethical” office for private landlords in London. Its Brick Lane office, in the East End of the capital, aims to “tackle housing inequality head-on by helping private rented sector landlords offer good quality homes for rent alongside responsible… The post Good Place Lettings launches ‘ethical’ London agency for private landlords appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Plans to retire or step back are the primary motives for business owners looking to sell as part of business acquisition deals, Asset Advantage’s latest commercial broker survey reveals. When commercial finance brokers were asked what the main reasons are as to why business owners… The post Retiring owners drive demand for sales funding: Asset Advantage appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Atom is recruiting 30 new staff for a variety of positions including two roles in its mortgage team. Following its relocation from Durham to Newcastle, the bank is seeking two key hires for its residential and commercial lending arms. The commercial mortgage team is looking… The post Atom seeks 30 new staff including two mortgage roles appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Just Mortgages has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Alan Finney as divisional sales director. Finney brings more than 30 years of financial services experience to Just Mortgages and is known for his long tenure with Coventry Building Society. He joined the mutual… The post Just Mortgages appoints Finney as divisional sales director appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Strategy Awards are back for 2026, returning with a renewed focus, shining a spotlight on the businesses and brokers driving the mainstream mortgage and protection markets, including the nation’s leading lenders, advisers, networks, and building societies. Long regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the mortgage… The post Welcome to the new look 2026 Mortgage Strategy Awards appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Bank of England governor said “alarm bells” are sounding over loans in private credit markets, which have echoes of the subprime mortgage crisis that led to the 2008 financial crisis. “Riskier corporate borrowing in financial markets such as private credit and leveraged lending… The post BoE’s Bailey warns of ‘alarm bells’ in private credit markets appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Finova has appointed Daniel Broadhurst as commercial director. Broadhurst joins with 20 years of experience in banking and financial services. He spent more than 10 years in senior roles at banks, developing knowledge of loan operations and lending services, before moving into technology. Most recently,… The post Finova hires Broadhurst as commercial director appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Gen H has made rate reductions of up to 25 basis points across its product range. The cuts are predominantly in the mid-LTV ranges, with reductions of up to 25bps on all products between 60% and 80% LTV, including interest only options. Prices have also… The post Gen H lowers rates by up to 25bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Chancellor said the government has boosted its drive to “scrap pointless paperwork” and speed up planning delivery, to save firms £6bn a year by the next election. Rachel Reeves (pictured) said the administration would “crackdown on needless form-filling” that will see over 100,000 firms… The post Reeves doubles down on admin and planning checks to save firms £6bn appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
