The Tipton & Coseley Building Society has cut existing rates by up to 0.14% across a number of lending categories. Several new products have also been introduced, including some as variable rates. The society’s expat buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates now start from 5.44% for a… The post The Tipton trims prices by up to 0.14% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The shortlist for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging, is now live. After a rigorous judging process and an exceptional standard of entries, our independent panel has selected the individuals, teams and organisations that have demonstrated excellence,… The post Shortlist revealed for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Andy Burnham has pledged the biggest council house building programme since the post-war period. In a speech in Manchester today, Burnham made his first policy promises since announcing he would run for Prime Minister. The likely successor to Keir Starmer, who is currently uncontested in… The post Burnham pledges biggest council housing push since post-war era appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The humble bungalow has found itself, unexpectedly, at the heart of a national debate on the future of suitable housing for the elderly. That is because, slowly and quietly, the country’s housing mix has been changing. Almost no new bungalows are being built. Only around… The post Low priority – the death of the bungalow appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Housing secretary Steve Reed is reportedly considering plans to set up a state-owned housing developer to help meet new homes targets. Under details leaked to The Guardian, the new publicly-owned housebuilder would be able to borrow at lower rates than private developers. Although ministers have… The post Govt considers creating its own housebuilder, say reports appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
