A new study reveals the hardest cities in the UK to sell properties, with Aberdeen topping the list. The research by Property Buyers Today analysed property data from Rightmove across the 80 largest cities in the UK to determine which locations have the highest proportion… The post Glasgow easiest and Aberdeen hardest cities to sell property, study shows appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
These are uncertain times for landlords. Indeed, it could be argued that, economically, the vista remains one of uncertainty for more than just landlords. Increased legislation, decreasing margins for investors and inconsistent direction at a governmental level all merely add to the texture of what… The post Buy-to-Let Watch: Rising to the challenge of uncertain times appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Leasehold building safety will be in the spotlight again tomorrow as the Leaseholder Remediation (Building Safety) Bill gets its second reading in the House of Lords. The Private Member’s Bill was introduced by Baroness Pinnock and aims to plug several holes in the Building Safety… The post Leaseholder Remediation bill to be debated in House of Lords appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Conveyancing distributor conveybuddy has appointed Chris Smith as regional director for London and the South East. Smith will be responsible for developing the firm’s relationships with mortgage advisers and advisory businesses, while providing support to users of the conveybuddy platform. Smith previously worked within the… The post conveybuddy appoints Chris Smith as regional director appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Accord Mortgages has appointed Kelly Stowell as regional sales manager for London, the South-East and Northern Ireland. Stowell returns to Accord after three years with NatWest’s private banking division. Having originally joined Accord as an underwriter in 1997, she was part of the team during… The post Kelly Stowell rejoins Accord as regional sales manager appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nationwide will increase selected fixed and tracker rates by up to 0.20%, effective 10 September. This includes rates across its first-time buyer, home mover, existing customers moving home and remortgage products. It will also impact switcher and additional borrowing ranges. The lender’s cheapest two-year fix… The post Nationwide increases select fixes and tracker rates by up to 0.20% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The UK Government will start a roll out of its private rented sector database across England from December this year. The new service, which will gradually roll out region by region, is part of the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act. The government says… The post Govt to roll out PRS database under second phase of RRA appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has extended its long-standing relationship with Coventry Building Society. Under the renewed contract, CSS will continue to deliver valuation services in support of the society’s residential and buy-to-let mortgage lending activity across the UK. The contract also incorporates Co-op Bank, which… The post CSS extends valuer partnership with Coventry BS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) has cut its full-year profit outlook by around £5 million, to £38 million. The mortgage giant revised its profit expectations in a stock exchange note today. MAB said the expected recovery in 2026 UK house purchase activity failed to happen and… The post Mortgage Advice Bureau cuts profit outlook as housing market weakens appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Welcome back after the long, hot, hot, hot summer. The smiles I have seen recently are definitely worn by those whose kids have just gone back to school. Juggling this job and long school holidays is no mean feat. You all have my respect. So,… The post Market Watch: Workin’ 9 to 5? If only… appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
