The Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging is more than an evening of recognition – it’s an opportunity to celebrate success, reconnect with colleagues, strengthen client relationships and experience one of the UK’s most iconic venues. On 15… The post Make the most of MS Specialist Lending Awards 2026 experience appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Families in London and the South East paid almost half of all UK inheritance tax (IHT) last year, according to analysis by TWM Solicitors. HMRC figures published on 30 July show families in the two regions paid £3.3 billion in inheritance tax in the 2023/24… The post London and South East families pay almost half of UK inheritance tax appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The mortgage market accepted the Bank of England’s decision to hold base rate at 3.75% today, but said future rises were inevitable. The decision to pause base rate came as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided it was necessary to keep inflation under control. The… The post MPC decision: Market accepts base rate hold, as future rises predicted appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting. Members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in favour of freezing the base rate, as predicted by most economists. At its meeting yesterday, the MPC voted by a majority… The post MPC decision: Bank holds rate at 3.75% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
As we reach the halfway point of 2026, it’s time for a reality check. Speak to almost any developer and you’ll hear the same story: activity has slowed dramatically, confidence is fragile and the market feels quieter than many can remember. Over the past month,… The post Housing Watch: The housing industry needs action, not good intentions appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has responded to the FCA’s Mortgage Rule Review consultation and cautioned that good advice is crucial to the proposals working well for consumers. The FCA’s consultation, Supporting First Time Buyers and Underserved Customers (CP26/18), suggests ways to increase access… The post AMI backs advice in FCA Mortgage Rule Review response appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Tenant fraud has moved firmly up the agenda for private landlords. What was once a background concern is now a frontline issue, shaped by legislative change, economic pressure and increasingly sophisticated forgery techniques. For mortgage brokers advising landlord clients, understanding this landscape — and knowing… The post Buy-to-Let Watch: Tackling tenant fraud appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
If there’s one phrase I’ve heard more than any other over the past 12 months, it’s, ‘How do we use AI?’ It’s understandable. Every conference agenda, strategy meeting and board discussion seems to centre around artificial intelligence. Organisations are racing to adopt it, vendors are… The post Tech Watch: AI is no longer the advantage appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The former chief executive of Connells has won claims for age discrimination and unfair dismissal after an employment tribunal ruled he was treated unlawfully when he left the company after 33 years. David Livesey, who joined Connells in 1990 and became chief executive in 2008,… The post Ex-Connells chief wins fiery age discrimination and unfair dismissal cases appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Barclays is raising rates by up to 14 basis points tomorrow, while CHL and Nottingham are also putting prices up this week. In Barclays’ latest move, prices are set to rise on 79 different products including both residential and buy-to-let deals. Summarising the changes, Trinity… The post Barclays to raise rates again, plus hikes from CHL and Notts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
