The Tipton & Coseley Building Society has cut existing rates by up to 0.14% across a number of lending categories. Several new products have also been introduced, including some as variable rates. The society’s expat buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates now start from 5.44% for a… The post The Tipton trims prices by up to 0.14% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The shortlist for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging, is now live. After a rigorous judging process and an exceptional standard of entries, our independent panel has selected the individuals, teams and organisations that have demonstrated excellence,… The post Shortlist revealed for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Andy Burnham has pledged the biggest council house building programme since the post-war period. In a speech in Manchester today, Burnham made his first policy promises since announcing he would run for Prime Minister. The likely successor to Keir Starmer, who is currently uncontested in… The post Burnham pledges biggest council housing push since post-war era appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The humble bungalow has found itself, unexpectedly, at the heart of a national debate on the future of suitable housing for the elderly. That is because, slowly and quietly, the country’s housing mix has been changing. Almost no new bungalows are being built. Only around… The post Low priority – the death of the bungalow appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Housing secretary Steve Reed is reportedly considering plans to set up a state-owned housing developer to help meet new homes targets. Under details leaked to The Guardian, the new publicly-owned housebuilder would be able to borrow at lower rates than private developers. Although ministers have… The post Govt considers creating its own housebuilder, say reports appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
TMW is lowering rates on its switcher deals tomorrow by up to 25 basis points, following cuts to its new business deals today. The buy-to-let lender, which is part of Nationwide Building Society, is one of more than 20 lenders to lower prices this week.… The post TMW cuts switcher rates as Leeds and Principality trim costs appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
This week’s top headlines: Housing market ‘in limbo’ again and over 100,000 heat-trap homes could become ‘uninhabitable’. Explore these and other major industry updates below: Housing market ‘in limbo’ again: Industry reacts as PM resigns Property industry figures have warned that the Prime Minister’s… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 22 June to 26 June appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Energy-efficient homes command only a small price premium, according to new research from Nationwide. The lender found that owner-occupied homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A or B sell for 1.6% more than similar D-rated properties. Based on average house prices in… The post Green homes only sell for £4,500 more, Nationwide finds appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The cost of buying a first home is extending beyond finances, according to research from mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages. Its First-Time Buyer Sentiment Survey 2026, which surveyed 1,000 first-time buyers across the UK, found many are delaying major life decisions. Some are staying in unhappy… The post First-time buyers delaying life milestones as pressures mount, survey finds appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The average three-year fixed rate dropped by 5 basis points over the past week to 5.28%, as 20 lenders responded to falling swaps with price cuts. The latest rate watch data from Moneyfacts also shows the average two-year fix fell by 4bps to 5.55% and… The post Average rates drop as 20 lenders cut prices: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
