Catalyst Property Finance has appointed Charlotte Rayson as its new business development manager for London. Rayson brings a wealth of finance sector experience after starting her career in banking. She has 7 years of experience as a broker, and previously worked at specialist lenders, Lendhub… The post Catalyst appoints Rayson as BDM in London appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Around 40% of landlords feel negative about the outlook for buy-to-let, but the majority remain either positive or neutral, new research from Landbay reveals. The lender’s latest survey, conducted at the end of December and start of January, shows landlords are aware of the challenges… The post Majority of landlords remain positive or neutral on prospects: Landbay appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Propertymark has forecast an improving outlook for first-time buyers, as modest house price growth and falling mortgage rates create more stability in the market. The property industry professional body expects to see a shift away from house price volatility towards slower and steadier growth. Lenders… The post Outlook for first-time buyers improving, but more help needed: Propertymark appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
More than 16 million UK adults have now experienced adverse credit, including missed payments, credit card arrears, CCJs and debt arrangements, Pepper Money reveals. Pepper Money’s Specialist Lending Study shows that rising living costs and financial pressures are driving a sharp increase in credit struggles… The post More than 16m UK adults hit by adverse credit: Pepper appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has welcomed Knowledge Bank as an associate member. The addition of Knowledge Bank marks BDLA’s 100th member. Knowledge Bank is a mortgage criteria search platform designed to help intermediaries place cases more easily and efficiently. The system enables… The post Knowledge Bank becomes BDLA’s 100th member appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts totalled £6.6 billion through the first nine months of 2025/26, HM Revenue & Customs reveals. This represents an increase of 4% (£232 million), compared to the same period in 2024/25. Official figures from HM Revenue & Customs today also show that… The post IHT receipts reach £6.6bn in first nine months of tax year appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Advice Bureau has bought Dashly for £2.8m, a trading update confirms. In January last year, MAB announced a strategic investment in Dashly. At the time, the broker said the move would focus on Dashly’s lending labs programme, which allows lenders to “design and distribute… The post Mortgage Advice Bureau buys Dashly for £2.8m appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
UK Finance has announced that eight additional institutions have become signatories to its refreshed Financial Abuse Code. The eight new signatories include Coventry Building Society, Cumberland Building Society, Fleet Mortgages, Ikano Bank, Monzo, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society and Shawbrook (including The Mortgage Lender… The post UK Finance welcomes eight new signatories to Financial Abuse Code appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The UK Government has updated its new build design guidance. The government says councils and developers will use the guidance to make visible improvements for residents, including calmer streets with less traffic to improved green spaces. New builds will be expected to address and adapt to climate change, creating adequate shade and minimising… The post Govt updates new build design guidance appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
TMG Mortgage Network has appointed Jasmine Smith as head of sales and recruitment. Smith joins from Melton Building Society, where she worked for 10 years. Most recently, she served as key account manager, where she worked closely with intermediary firms across the UK mortgage market.… The post TMG Mortgage Network hires Smith as head of sales and recruitment appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
