Month: May 2026

Although England’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme ended in October 2022, 32% of Brits think it’s still available, research by David Wilson Homes reveals. The research found that the Help to Buy equity loan scheme still averages around 20,000 Google searches per month in… The post Almost a third of Brits believe Help to Buy is still available in England: David Wilson Homes appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

The housing market remained subdued in April with global uncertainty weighing on buyer demand and on sales, according to the latest index from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. New buyer enquiries remained firmly negative in April, recording a net balance of -34%, meaning a… The post Housing market subdued in April: Rics appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Offa has expanded its direct team with four new staff members. Hamza Mahmood, an experienced finance adviser and broker with a conventional finance background, and Shajia Sultana both join as home finance advisers. Also joining the team is Osaama Hussain, an experienced in the conventional… The post Offa expands direct team with four recruits appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

The UK economy recorded unexpected growth in March despite the outbreak of war in Iran. GDP grew by 0.3% against analysts’ predictions that there would be a small contraction.  However, the impact of the war is expected to be more keenly felt in future readings.… The post Economy shows surprise growth in March despite war appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

There is a quote from US business consultant Kenneth Blanchard that claims: “Leadership is not about you; it’s about investing in the growth of others.” This astute observation can be applied to the thinking behind Mortgage Strategy’s NextGen 30 Under 30 mentorship programme. MS NextGen… The post Passing the baton: NextGen 30 Under 30 mentorship programme appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Cladding, social housing and leasehold were all mentioned as focuses for the government by King Charles III in today’s King’s Speech. The annual speech sets out rough parameters for where a government’s priorities lie, but no hard policies. Speaking at the state opening of parliament,… The post Cladding, leasehold and social housing all mentioned in King’s Speech appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Foundation has relaunched of a number of products withdrawn earlier this year and made rate cuts to MUFB and holiday let products. The changes include the return of the lender’s ERC3 fixed-rate product, which only has early repayment charges for three years of the five-year… The post Foundation relaunches BTL products and cuts rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

The FCA has made two permanent appointments to its executive team. Johan Sekora will join the FCA next month as chief operating officer, relocating from Stockholm. Simon Walls takes up a permanent role as executive director for market after carrying out the same duties on… The post FCA names new senior execs appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Demand for housing is weakening, with both buyers and property professionals facing a market showing increasing signs of stagnation. Demand is not collapsing outright, but housebuyers have turned cautious, with experts now predicting a prolonged period of decline. The latest survey from the Royal Institution… The post News Analysis: Purchasers turn cautious appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

TSB and West Brom are cutting prices, with some deals falling by as much as 26 basis points. At TSB, the biggest reductions are on residential two-year fixed rates for purchase at up to 75% loan-to-value, which are falling by up to 20bps. Five-year fixes… The post TSB and West Brom cut prices by up to 26bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.