The number of lettings and estate agents seeking to attain qualifications has surged ahead of potential reforms, with bookings for Rightmove’s property exams up by 128% this year compared to last. The property portal says the increase shows that agents are looking to strengthen their… The post Jump in number of estate agents seeking qualifications ahead of reform appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Around 700 formerly rented homes are put up for sale every day, according to analysis from property firm Savills. Savills estimates that 254,000 previously let buy‑to‑let homes were listed for sale in Great Britain in the past 12 months to the end of March 2026.… The post 700 formerly rented homes put up for sale every day appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Strategy is delighted to announce the hosts for this year’s Mortgage Strategy Awards 2026 in partnership with conveybuddy on Wednesday 13 May at Royal Lancaster, London. Sally Mitchell and James Prosser will take to the stage to lead one of the most anticipated nights… The post MS proudly announces hosts for Mortgage Strategy Awards 2026 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Afin Bank has removed the product fee on its 95% loan-to-value (LTV) five-year fixed rate mortgages for successful applications in May. The free product fee offer is available on 95% LTV five-year fixed rate mortgages in Afin’s prime range, with a rate of 6.49%, and… The post Afin Bank removes product fees on 95% LTV 5-year fixes appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
One Mortgage System has appointed Esther Morley as a non-executive director. Morley brings more than 30 years’ experience in financial services across the UK and Ireland, spanning banking, building societies and specialist lending. She began her career at HSBC and HFC Bank, where she led… The post OMS appoints Esther Morley as non-exec appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
2plan has added Handelsbanken to its mortgage panel. Handelsbanken supports cases that fall outside rigid automated criteria, aligning with 2plan advisers’ focus on delivering bespoke advice. Clients will benefit from access to Handelsbanken’s individual assessments, long term relationships and service quality. It believes there will… The post 2plan adds Handelsbanken to mortgage panel appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
This week’s top headlines: Leeds BS and Coventry cut selected mortgage rates and Monmouthshire BS goes live with Phoebus. Explore these and other major industry updates below: Leeds BS and Coventry cut selected mortgage rates Leeds Building Society is cutting residential and shared ownership… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 27 Apr to 01 May appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost half of UK mortgage holders would struggle to meet their payments within six months of losing their income. Yet our recent research conducted with HomeOwners Alliance found that eight in 10 (86%) have no income protection in place. The protection gap is not new, but… The post Blog: Closing the protection gap: why mortgage brokers are central to the solution appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Average fixed-rate mortgages have fallen for the third week running, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. The typical two-year fix is now 5.78%, a fall of 3bps on last week. The average five-year fix has fallen by 2bps to 5.68%. The homeloan type seeing… The post Average fixed rate falls for third week, but future uncertain: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Few industries would accept a system where deals regularly collapse months after they have been agreed. In mortgage lending, however, this remains an accepted risk, particularly in the period following offer. That position has become more pronounced. Panels are larger, the flow of information between… The post Blog: The role of conveyancing panel management in today’s lending appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
