Construction fell by 2% in the three months to January 2026, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This makes the period the fourth consecutive decline in construction in a row, the ONS said. The fall was caused by a… The post Construction falls in three months to January, says ONS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
For many mortgage advisers, 2025 turned out to be a lot less stressful than previous years. It started with a flurry of activity for home movers, racing to complete before the end of the changes to stamp duty on 31 March. Then the focus turned… The post MFG Rated for Service 2026 – Comment: Interesting findings and positive movements appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Whether you’re shopping online or streaming your favourite TV programme, there’s no escaping the fact that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integrated into everyday life — and the mortgage market is no different. To explore how brokers view the arrival of AI and what it… The post MFG Rated for Service 2026 – The impact of AI on the mortgage market appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Buy-to-let lender Landbay has announced the appointment of Scott Leach as its new regional account manager for the Midlands region. In his new role, Leach will work closely with brokers across the region, providing guidance on Landbay’s buy-to-let proposition and supporting advisers to help place… The post Landbay appoints regional account manager appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
NatWest has become the latest lender to announce rate increases to its new business, existing customer and additional borrowing product ranges, effective tomorrow. Two-year fixed purchase rates ranging between 60% and 95% loan-to-value (LTV) have increased by up to 35 basis points, with the majority… The post NatWest lifts prices on new business, existing customer and additional borrowing ranges appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Housebuyer demand in the UK dipped in February, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The latest RICS residential market survey said that the property market is “still struggling for momentum, with renewed geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty weighing on buyer sentiment and near-term… The post Buyer demand dips in February, says RICS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its first mortgage regulatory priorities document, which aims to be a “one-stop shop” for all the regulator’s aims for the market. The new regulatory priorities document will be published once a year and replaces more than 40… The post FCA lays out mortgage sector regulatory priorities appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on second charge mortgage firms to raise standards for consumers. In an FCA review, it says that lenders and brokers in the second charge mortgage market need to consider how they advise customers, assess affordability and charge fees.… The post FCA calls on second charge market to raise standards for consumers appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nottingham Building Society has announced a new series of lending enhancements, with the highlight being the inclusion of ex local authority flats. The society will now lend on any flats previously owned or managed as social housing but now part of the private market -… The post Nottingham BS broadens lending criteria for ex-local authority flats appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
For brokers, a good business development manager is worth their weight in gold when it comes to getting a mortgage application across the line. This is especially true for brokers in the complex and non-standard markets, where effective sales support and clear communication from lenders… The post MFG Rated for Service 2026 – There for brokers when it matters appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
