Day: October 15, 2026

UK construction activity remains under pressure, with new data from Glenigan showing declines across planning approvals, contract awards and project starts over the three months to the end of September 2026. The October edition of the Construction Review, published by Glenigan, found that detailed planning… The post UK construction faces mixed outlook as contract awards rise but project starts fall appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

The housing market in England and Wales remains subdued but steady, according to Landmark Information Group. Landmark’s Q3 2026 residential property trends report found that there has been an improvement in buyer activity seen towards the end of the first half of the year has… The post Housing market in England and Wales remains subdued but steady: Landmark appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Brokers have a crucial role to play in helping more than nine in 10 (93%) homeowners understand the impact of government policy and economic changes on their finances, Santander reveals. The upcoming Budget on 28 October will be the first budget delivered under Prime Minister… The post 93% of homeowners rely on brokers to understand economic changes: Santander appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Halifax Intermediaries has streamlined its online mortgage application process and upgraded the platform ahead of its rebrand to Lloyds next year. The changes are designed to make the system easier to navigate and save advisers time when uploading documents. Brokers can now drag and drop… The post Halifax updates intermediary site to make apps easier appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

GB Bank has launched dual legal representation for eligible buy-to-let (BTL) and bridging refinance applications. The arrangement enables a single approved legal panel to act for both the borrower and GB Bank. The bank says it aims to reduce the delays associated with separate representation.… The post GB Bank launches dual legal representation appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.