Aldermore has cut rates across its special edition buy-to-let range for customers wanting to switch products. For existing Aldermore customers, the lender’s two-year buy-to-let fixed rate at 70% LTV with no fee has been cut by 35bps to 6.44%. This option is for individual and… The post Aldermore trims special edition buy-to-let rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
As new Labour MP Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, reforming one of the UK’s most contentious housing taxes — stamp duty — may be on his to-do list. Stamp duty reformists say the tax is a barrier to homebuying, especially with high house… The post News Analysis: ‘Make tackling stamp duty a priority’ appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
West Brom Building Society has reduced rates across its two-year fixed purchase mortgage range, with cuts of up to 0.18%. The latest changes apply across all two-year purchase products. At 95% LTV, the West Brom has reduced its two-year fixed purchase product with no fee… The post West Brom BS reduces rates across two-year purchase range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Lenders continued cutting fixed rates this week as competition intensified, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. The average two-year fixed rate is now 5.46%, down from 5.51% last week. The typical five-year fixed rate is also currently 5.51%, a reduction from 5.48% one week… The post More fixed rate cuts as lender competition intensifies: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
This week’s top headlines: Barclays chops rates by up to 66bps amid further lender cuts and families could face £120,000 CGT bill on inherited homes Explore these and other major industry updates below: Barclays chops rates by up to 66bps amid further lender cuts… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 06 July to 10 July appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Primis has added specialist lender West One to its panel of approved bridging lenders. The move gives Primis brokers access to West One’s range of bridging products alongside the lender’s residential and buy-to-let product suites. West One offers both first and second charge bridging solutions… The post West One joins Primis’ bridging panel appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Search Acumen has extended the capability of its Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions solution, creating a dedicated commercial real estate offering, with direct submissions to HMRC for greater efficiency. Search Acumen’s platform connects directly to HMRC to allow SDLT submissions to be completed online.… The post Search Acumen launches stamp duty submission process for commercial property appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Hello once more, my wonderful mortgage warriors, lender legends and BDM battlers. I feel a bit like the housing market at the moment: cautiously optimistic, slightly confused and waiting for somebody sensible to tell me what happens next. Anyone who has ever driven a long… The post Market Watch: We are the vital navigators appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The government’s recently announced roadmap of reforms promises to revolutionise the home buying and selling process. It follows two major consultations, which sought the views of professionals working across the property market to help shape what will be the biggest shake-up of the market in… The post Blog: Making a vision a reality appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Due to popular demand, Mortgage Strategy has extended the entry deadline for the Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards (MITAs) 2026. You now have until Friday 17 July to complete and submit your entry. This is your final opportunity to showcase your achievements and gain recognition… The post Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards deadline extended appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
