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.
It is “increasingly likely” that the Bank of England could push the interest rate up at its next meeting on 30 July or the following one on 17 September, says John Charcol mortgage technical manager Nicholas Mendes. This comes following renewed fighting in the Middle… The post Bank rate rise ‘increasingly likely’ after renewed fighting in Middle East: John Charcol appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Hodge has partnered with Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT) by joining its affordability-first research platform. The partnership gives MBT’s broker members access to Hodge’s specialist mortgage solutions. Using MBT’s integrated platform, advisers can run a single case and see whether Hodge is a suitable lender, based… The post Hodge partners with Mortgage Broker Tools appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Cumberland Building Society has appointed Ben Hornby as relationship manager to further strengthen its support for businesses operating in the South Lakes and Lancashire region. Hornby joins The Cumberland’s commercial team, bringing with him more than a decade of experience in aiding businesses with… The post The Cumberland hires Hornby as relationship manager appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Afin Bank has launched a regulated bridging proposition offering lending of up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV) gross. The new proposition is being led by John Smith, who has been promoted to head of bridging at Afin Bank as part of the launch. In addition to… The post Afin Bank launches regulated bridging up to 80% LTV appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Families inheriting property could face Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bills of almost £120,000 under potential reforms being discussed by policymakers, according to analysis from Rathbones. The firm’s calculations suggest that abolishing the long-standing CGT uplift on death would leave beneficiaries paying tax on gains accumulated… The post Families could face £120,000 CGT bill on inherited homes appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
