Press releases for September 2026

16 September 2026

Somo has been shortlisted for Finance Partner of the Year at the inaugural Manchester Property Awards 2026. The awards celebrate the businesses, teams and individuals helping to shape Manchester’s pr...

16 September 2026

BDM Case Update - Simon Parkinson With over 30 years experience in banking, and 20+ of those in commercial finance, Simon is extremely well placed to assist with your mortgage and business funding re...

16 September 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published an independent evaluation of the Help to Buy scheme, providing strong evidence of the initiative’s value for money. Adam Boving...

16 September 2026

Chris Storey, Chief Commercial Officer, Atom bank, comments: “This data marks a turning point in house point growth. Given the latest Lloyds house price index - which is more up to date - has reporte...

16 September 2026

Carl Parker, national director at Just Mortgages, said: “Inflation rising again comes as little surprise as the shock to energy supply continues to push up prices. You only have to go to the petrol p...

16 September 2026

Aspen has appointed four new alumni to its Graduate Recruitment Scheme (GRS) as the lender continues to invest in the development of its team to meet future aggressive growth targets. Cameron Ritchie...

16 September 2026

Mortgage Business Expo (MBE), one of the mortgage industry’s leading events for intermediaries, has confirmed its seminar programme for MBE London 2026. Taking place at the Business Design Centre, Lo...

16 September 2026

e4 Strategic has launched VERSA Convey, a digital workflow solution developed in consultation with lenders and conveyancers to modernise the post-offer stage of the property transaction and support th...

16 September 2026

Nearly half of holiday let owners have reported higher profits since the abolition of Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax advantages, according to new research from Cumberland Building Society. The Cumbe...

16 September 2026

LHV Bank has surpassed £1 billion in total lending to UK SMEs and property investors since launching its SME lending business in 2023, marking another milestone in the bank’s UK growth. Growth has be...

16 September 2026

Richard Pike, sales and marketing director at Phoebus Software: “Today’s inflation figures are a reminder that the UK’s battle with rising prices is not over, with CPI increasing to 3.1%, from 2.9%. ...

16 September 2026

From two surveyors working out of a garden shed to one of the UK's largest independent home survey providers, Novello Chartered Surveyors has spent six years rethinking how a property survey should wo...

15 September 2026

Redwood Bank has expanded its valuation fee cashback offer to commercial mortgages and bridging loans, extending support to more property investors, landlords and businesses. The specialist business ...

15 September 2026

We wanted to let you know that we’re making the following changes on Wednesday 16 September. Purchase 65% LTV 2 & 5 year fixed rates with £999 fee will be withdrawn 65% LTV 2 & 5 year fixed rate ...

15 September 2026

We wanted to let you know that we’re increasing the following Clydesdale Residential fixed rates on Wednesday 16th September. Core Residential Product Transfer Rates 2 and 5 year fixed rate produc...

15 September 2026

Roma Finance has expanded its long-term mortgage proposition with the launch of a new semi-commercial mortgage product, giving brokers access to funding designed specifically for mixed-use property. ...

15 September 2026

Nationwide is strengthening its mortgage intermediaries leadership team with the appointment of Richard Walker as Head of Intermediary Sales and New Build. Richard will lead the intermediary sales te...

15 September 2026

United Trust Bank (UTB) Asset Finance has appointed Kate Johnson as Regional Broker Manager with a focus on continuing to grow and develop the Bank’s successful High Value Car (HVC) business. Kate ha...

15 September 2026

Rely, the specialist buy to let lender and part of OSB Group, has helped broker firm Premier Finance & Mortgages secure an instant offer for a landlord client looking to move away from a standard vari...

15 September 2026

Pitch Black Technology Limited has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as an Associate Member. Pitch Black Technology develops software for finance firms, brokers and lenders...

15 September 2026

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB), working with Aquilae Capital, has completed a £16.9m development finance facility for New St Mary’s Care Home Ltd to support the acquisition and development of a new 105-be...

15 September 2026

Recognise Bank has appointed Ronelle Arbib as its new Chief Revenue & Operations Officer (CROO), as the Bank evolves its leadership structure to support its next phase of growth. In the newly created...

15 September 2026

Alternative Bridging Corporation has launched its new subsidiary, Alternative Commercial Mortgages (ACM), providing a range of long-term commercial mortgage products for brokers and their clients acro...

15 September 2026

The Mortgage Hub has gone live with JammJar, adopting the AI-powered operating system to support its advisers, and streamline the way it manages clients and cases. JammJar combines AI, workflow auto...

15 September 2026

Nearly three-quarters of hot-water disruption reports are raised out of hours, while plumbing remains the most common maintenance issue 14 September 2026 - UK: Half of tenant property maintenance cas...

15 September 2026

TwentyCi data points to weaker Q4 as buyer demand remains subdued and rising swap rates put renewed pressure on mortgage affordability The UK housing market is showing increasing signs of weakness be...

15 September 2026

Leading outsourcing and software provider Target Group has achieved its highest-ever client satisfaction score, recording an overall CSAT rating of 4.44 out of 5, just six months after setting its pre...

14 September 2026

When HFBS introduced its 0.89% monthly rate, the aim was straightforward: to give brokers, property investors and developers access to competitively priced short-term funding without losing the flexib...

14 September 2026

Third active funding line augments private investors and existing institutional facility TAB has secured a £200m funding facility from a challenger bank, providing additional institutional capital to...

14 September 2026

FRP Real Estate Advisory has completed a £10m term loan to refinance a portfolio of three Grade II listed townhouse hotels in Argyle Square, Bloomsbury, moments from King's Cross. The facility replace...

14 September 2026

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14 September 2026

With effect from Tuesday 15th September, we’ll be making a number of increases across our residential and BTL mortgage rates. Please note, if an application is no longer proceeding, you can use the ‘...

14 September 2026

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14 September 2026

Short-term specialist finance lender, SDKA has announced three promotions with Alex Swan taking the role as Head of Underwriting. Alex joined the business in May 2023 as an Underwriter and has moved...

14 September 2026

The Right DA Club, the directly authorised (DA) proposition from The Right Mortgage, has today (14th September 2026) announced the addition of Shepherds Friendly to its protection panel, providing acc...

14 September 2026

14 September 2026 - Professional landlords are increasingly choosing to invest in markets they know best rather than spreading their portfolios across the UK, according to new analysis by Redwood Bank...

14 September 2026

Twenty7tec has completed a new integration with Fluxifi, enabling advisers using the technology provider’s platform to access Twenty7tec mortgage sourcing directly within their existing workflow. The...

14 September 2026

Recognise Bank has funded two bridging loans totalling £5.35 million to refinance existing borrowing and raise additional capital against two owner-operated freehold hotels in West Sussex and Buckingh...

14 September 2026

Loans Warehouse is celebrating the success of its internal development programme, a year after appointing Lesley White as the specialist broker’s first Head of HR & Recruitment. The appointment creat...

14 September 2026

Largest-ever MIMHC survey finds good or excellent mental wellbeing rises from 41% to 53%, while recognised employer wellbeing support falls significantly Mental wellbeing across the UK mortgage indus...

14 September 2026

Hope Capital Property Finance has announced a strategic partnership with Scotland based brokerage, Futurity Finance, after more than £13 million in completions across the UK over the last 12 months an...

11 September 2026

Roma Finance has completed its first commercial mortgage, providing a £2.4m facility to Alistructures Limited for a commercial site in Market Harborough in 25 working days. The milestone transaction ...

11 September 2026

11 September 2026: New lender, Gable Mortgages, has been added to Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing Brain, giving brokers faster access to its products through the technology creator’s product sourcing platfo...

11 September 2026

Leonard Curtis has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as an Associate Member, strengthening its links with the bridging and development finance sector. Leonard Curtis is a U...

11 September 2026

Twenty7tec data shows remortgaging continuing to drive activity, while first-time buyer, purchase and buy-to-let searches remain softer. Residential remortgage searches were 11% higher year on year i...

11 September 2026

Darlington Building Society has announced a broad repricing across its mortgage range, reducing selected rates across standard residential, specialist residential and specialist buy-to-let by up to 40...

11 September 2026

Neil Leitch, Managing Director of Development Finance, Hampshire Trust Bank: “These figures are another reminder that housing ambition and housing delivery are two very different things. If we want a...

11 September 2026

Richard Pike, sales and marketing director at Phoebus: “Today’s GDP figures show the economy has grown for a second consecutive month, with output increasing by 0.4%. While two months of growth is a ...

11 September 2026

Ian Robinson, interim CEO of LMS: It’s positive to see GDP rising for a second consecutive month, but it’s too early to suggest the UK economy has entered a period of sustained growth. The focus now ...

10 September 2026

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10 September 2026

Conveyancing distributor, conveybuddy, has today (10th September 2026) announced the appointment of a new Regional Director covering London and the South East. Chris Smith joins conveybuddy as Region...

10 September 2026

Buy-to-let lender, Landbay, has today (10th September 2026) announced a series of rate reductions across its Core buy-to-let range, with cuts of up to 0.20%. The reductions apply across 19 of its 75%...

10 September 2026

Accord Mortgages has appointed Kelly Stowell as regional sales manager for London, the South-East and Northern Ireland. Kelly returns to Accord after three years with NatWest's private banking divisi...

10 September 2026

Nivo has relaunched its website to help brokers assess how AI could reduce the time and cost of gathering, checking and chasing documents, with full pricing and a sample case report showing what its N...

10 September 2026

Precise, part of OSB Group, has helped a professional landlord secure a £550,000 auction purchase in south west London, completing just three days after receiving the application. Davey Gurm, Special...

10 September 2026

Atom bank, one of the UK’s highest rated banks on Trustpilot*, has reduced rates across its residential mortgage range. With immediate effect, rates on the bank’s Near Prime range and the majority of...

10 September 2026

The business formerly known as Legal & General Surveying Services has unveiled its new brand identity, Westmarq, as it enters the next stage of growth. The new identity brings together established su...

10 September 2026

Somo, the award-winning specialist bridging and short-term finance lender, has joined Knowledge Bank, the UK's leading criteria search platform for mortgage and specialist finance intermediaries. The...

09 September 2026

Smart Money People's monthly index reveals which financial services brands are winning over customers, and why trust, simplicity and strong support at ‘high stress’ moments are driving loyalty 9 Sept...

09 September 2026

We wanted to let you know that we’re making the following changes on Thursday 10 September. Product Transfer 2 year tracker rates will be increased by up to 0.12% 2 year fixed rates will be incre...

09 September 2026

Live event will reveal major evolution of platform including upgraded AI Assistant, new integrations and enhanced customer experience The webinar is free to attend and registration is now open here. ...

09 September 2026

Castle Trust Bank has enhanced its TermTen Buy to Let proposition, making it easier for brokers to find a solution that more accurately reflects their clients’ needs. The bank has introduced a new pr...

09 September 2026

Glenhawk, the specialist short-term lender, has completed a £4.56 million regulated bridging loan, supporting the acquisition of a new family home in the West Midlands. The facility was structured at...

09 September 2026

StreamBank, the specialist lender focused on bridging, commercial and buy-to-let finance, has completed a £2.61 million regulated bridging loan to enable a borrower to acquire a neighbouring residenti...

09 September 2026

Inspired Lending has announced a reduction to its bridging rates following increased funding support from the Pears family. First-charge bridging finance is now available from 0.75% per month, down f...

09 September 2026

The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading representative body for the conveyancing industry, has today (9th September 2026) reiterated its strong opposition to the proposed Interest on Lawyers’ C...

09 September 2026

Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA), the mortgage, protection, and financial planning network, has renewed its partnership with SIX Mental Health Addiction (SIX MHA). SIX MHA is a mental health servi...

09 September 2026

Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS), one of the UK's leading providers of valuation panel management and property risk services, has extended its long-standing relationship with Coventry Building Soc...

09 September 2026

LIBF and the London Foundation for Banking and Finance (LFBF) are opening up Chartered Member designation to experienced mortgage advisers on the FCA register Experienced mortgage advisers now have a...

09 September 2026

Hope Capital Property Finance has demonstrated the value of its Flip+ proposition, supporting a borrower from the initial purchase bridge through to a refurbishment facility with a longer term, while ...

09 September 2026

Access Financial Services (“Access FS”) has launched Elev8, a new adviser CRM designed to help mortgage protection advisers improve productivity, strengthen client outcomes and grow their business. ...

09 September 2026

Cotality, a leading property data, software, and workflow provider, has become the newest member of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), joining its mission to transform the home buying and sell...

08 September 2026

Pallas Capital has completed a £6.1 million development loan to fund the ground-up construction of a project in Northampton comprising 60 residential flats and two commercial units at ground floor lev...

08 September 2026

Marsden Building Society has announced a number of changes to its expat mortgage criteria, designed to offer greater flexibility and a smoother process for intermediaries. Expat Buy to Let criteria ...

08 September 2026

Swansea Building Society has renewed its commitment to rugby in the city by continuing its back-of-shirt sponsorship of both the Ospreys and Swansea RFC for the 2026/27 season. The sponsorships will...

08 September 2026

26% of all landlords experienced rental arrears in the last 12 months 66% of larger portfolio landlords (11+ properties) suffered arrears Voids remain the most common negative event, affecting 41%...

08 September 2026

GB Bank has joined the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) as a Lender Partner. The specialist bank joins FIBA’s growing group of Lender and Funder Partners, which work with the trade...

08 September 2026

Richard Pike, sales and marketing director at Phoebus Software, said: “The latest MLAR figures show just how difficult it has been for the mortgage market to find a clear direction this year. There a...

08 September 2026

MERA has completed a £1,249,500 facility, secured at 70% LTV over a 24-month term, to support the acquisition of a £1.8m former commercial glasshouse site near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Purchased with v...

08 September 2026

Buckinghamshire Building Society has launched three new three-year discounted mortgage products across its Retirement and Credit Restore ranges, while encouraging brokers to consider three-year option...

08 September 2026

Millennials and Gen Z set to represent 62% of landlords within a decade, up from today’s minority Inheritance overtakes savings as the primary route into the market – 36% of future landlords expect...

08 September 2026

Recognise Bank has completed a £9.9m bridging loan to refinance existing debt secured against two commercial properties in London and Glasgow. The 21-month facility, introduced by Raj Vilkhou of Expr...

08 September 2026

Demand for holiday let finance continues to grow despite a series of tax and regulatory changes affecting the sector, according to new research carried out by The Cumberland Building Society. The fin...

08 September 2026

One Mortgage System (OMS), the CRM and loan origination platform for intermediaries and lenders, has announced a new application programming interface (API) integration with Scroll Finance, a trading ...

07 September 2026

Stoke-on-Trent student properties generate average yield of 9.42% Plymouth, Liverpool, Portsmouth and Cardiff complete top five yielding student locations Properties in known student postcodes gen...

07 September 2026

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07 September 2026

Simon McClean brings 35 years’ experience across treasury and regulatory reporting to the specialist lender Simon McClean has joined Afin Bank as Head of Treasury and Regulatory Reporting, bringing o...

07 September 2026

Recognise Bank has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a Lender Member. Recognise is a specialist bank providing property lending alongside business and personal savings p...

07 September 2026

The latest episode of Twenty7tec's ELEVATE Podcast Series explores the launch of Steppl, the changing expectations of advice clients, the role of AI and automation, and how technology can help firms m...

07 September 2026

Average house price edged down in August as market remains subdued House prices fell slightly in August (-0.2%), following a -0.1% decrease in July Average property price now £298,468 compared wit...

07 September 2026

A borrower came to Somo needing to refinance an existing bridging loan that was due to go over term in just 10 working days. Somo offered a second charge loan at 70% LTV of the Open Market Value, at ...

04 September 2026

The Lloyds House Price Index for August 2026 will be issued via press release at 0700 hrs on Monday 7th September 2026.

04 September 2026

Please note, we have been made aware of planned system maintenance between 6:00am and 19:00pm on Saturday 5th September, where the Broker platform may not be available. To secure existing product cod...

04 September 2026

With effect from Monday 7th September, we’ll be making a number of increases across our Residential and Buy to Let mortgage rates. Please note, if an application is no longer proceeding, you can use ...

04 September 2026

Richard Pike, sales and marketing director at Phoebus Software: "This is a tough time for the UK housebuilding sector, and today's figures are a reminder of just how tough. Builders are being squeeze...

04 September 2026

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Dan Fyffe as Lending Director within its Development Finance team, where he will support brokers and SME developers across the South. Reporting to Rob Syrett,...

04 September 2026

Hope Capital Property Finance has unveiled its new 10,000 sq. ft. headquarters at Alaska House in Liverpool, following a significant financial investment in its future. Established in 2011 from a 900...

03 September 2026

We wanted to let you know that we’re making the following changes on Friday 4 September. Purchase 2 year tracker rates will be increased by 0.10% 2 year fixed rates will be increased by 0.30% 5 ...

03 September 2026

Maximum age at application for first-time landlords will be increased to 75 years old, up to 70% LTV Landlords can now have a maximum total borrowing with the Nationwide Group of £10m The Mortga...

03 September 2026

OneView brings adviser and firm information into one platform, supporting advisers and principals in how they run and grow their businesses The JammJar partnership will add AI-led case insight, hel...

03 September 2026

Live webinar and panel discussion will take place on 17 September NPTN by LMS, the UK's first open, real-time network for home buying and selling, will host a live webinar, bringing together some of ...

03 September 2026

Alternative Bridging Corporation has provided a £967,000 Alternative Overdraft facility to an experienced property investor. The facility is secured with a second charge against a £2.4 million reside...

03 September 2026

United Trust Bank (UTB) has completed one of the first cases submitted through its new Bridging Broker Portal, moving from application to formal offer in 14 days and completion well within the 28-day ...

03 September 2026

Precise has launched a new resource for intermediaries, designed to help brokers identify when bridging finance could provide a suitable solution for clients facing time-sensitive property transaction...

03 September 2026

The bank has already backed three habitat banks which would support the development of an estimated 2,410 new homes Atom bank, one of the UK’s top-rated banks on Trustpilot1, has launched a ‘Natu...

03 September 2026

New research highlighting the widespread impact of financial stress should prompt financial services firms to examine whether they do enough to proactively identify customers who may be struggling, ac...

02 September 2026

Pallas Capital has secured a £200 million senior funding line from a European debt fund, marking a significant milestone for the specialist bridging and development finance lender just eight months af...

02 September 2026

Barclays launches first-of-its-kind Fast-Track Remortgage, which can provide eligible customers1 a mortgage offer within 24 hours, and completion in as little as five days Research finds those who...

02 September 2026

Hanley Economic Building Society has launched two five-year shared ownership mortgage products for foreign nationals living and working in the UK, with no minimum UK residency period. The new range c...

02 September 2026

United Trust Bank (UTB) Property Development has provided two development facilities totaling £15.6 million to support the acquisition, refinancing and redevelopment of two redundant properties into h...

02 September 2026

Aspen has provided a £1,935,000 Bridge To Let facility in just 14 days to support the refinancing and retention of a prestigious 6,500 sq ft super-prime property in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Having b...

02 September 2026

Conveyancing distributor, conveybuddy, has today (2nd September 2026) marked its two-year anniversary by revealing significant growth in the number of brokers and advisory firms using its platform, al...

02 September 2026

Evolve Lending Group has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a Lender Member. Evolve Lending Group is an independent, privately-funded secured lender operating in an exclu...

02 September 2026

Christopher Allen Private Clients (CAPC) has joined Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA), the mortgage, protection, and financial planning network as an appointed representative. CAPC is a well-known ...

02 September 2026

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has promoted Athens Piponides to Lending Manager within its Development Finance team following an internal recruitment process. Piponides will take up the position on 1 Se...

02 September 2026

Atom bank, one of the UK’s highest rated banks on Trustpilot*, has improved affordability on its Prime and Near Prime product ranges by increasing its Loan-to-Income (LTI) on loans up to 90% loan-to-v...

02 September 2026

Network delivers double-digit year-on-year growth in lending volumes, mortgage completions and protection cases in H1 2026 181 advisers joined the network in H1, Sesame’s strongest recruitment peri...

02 September 2026

TAB has completed a £611,250 bridging loan to help an experienced investor acquire a three-bedroom detached property in Iver, Buckinghamshire. The 12-month first-charge facility was provided at 75%...

01 September 2026

Swansea Building Society has donated £10,000 to Prostate Cymru following a series of fundraising efforts by staff, with the money set to support the charity’s Walk of Wales initiative and help fund Sp...

01 September 2026

Brickflow’s whole-of-market funding search technology embedded inside LandTech’s LandInsight gives borrower access to 150 specialist lenders, refinancing a 72-home scheme with one month left on its fa...

01 September 2026

Redwood Bank has launched a residential buy-to-let bridging proposition, comprising of two new products, expanding its lending offering to meet growing demand for short-term property finance. The ne...

01 September 2026

Newcastle for Intermediaries has announced rate reductions of up to 0.25% across selected products within its residential mortgage range, alongside the launch of a new range of Base Rate Tracker produ...

01 September 2026

Jon Hall, Group Chief Commercial Officer, OSB Group: "House purchase lending was broadly flat on the year, running a little under 1% below the same period last year. Against most comparators that wou...

01 September 2026

Roma Finance has completed a £1.1m commercial bridge in just seven days for Hatters Square Limited, demonstrating the speed and flexibility of its expanding commercial lending capabilities. The £1.1m...

01 September 2026

FRP Real Estate Advisory has structured a £1.1m refinance across four lenders and seven separate leases for an experienced property refurbishment contractor, releasing equity from a completed office-t...

01 September 2026

The Right Mortgage (TRM) has today (1st September 2026) announced details of member roadshows taking place throughout September for firms who are part of TRM’s Mortgage & Protection Network and The Ri...

01 September 2026

Richard Pike, sales and marketing director at Phoebus Software: “After June's improvement there was hope activity was beginning to stabilise, so a reversal in July is disappointing. But it’s importan...

01 September 2026

Paragon Bank has reduced rates by 15 basis points across its fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage products in both its Core and Tailored propositions, with pricing now starting from 3.40%. The reductions ...

01 September 2026

United Trust Bank has reduced rates across its Standard and Specialist Buy-to-Let ranges by up to 50 basis points on 2-year fixed products. The new rates start from just 3.89% and are available immed...

01 September 2026

Glenhawk, the specialist short-term lender, has today announced the completion of a £1.12 million refurbishment loan secured against a Grade II listed, boutique hotel in Bath. Glenhawk's loan was to ...

01 September 2026

Bridging lender, SDKA has announced the appointment of seasoned finance professional, Laura Perry as Underwriter. Laura brings more than a decade of experience spanning commercial mortgages, regulate...

01 September 2026

New hires bring expertise in residential and BTL mortgages and bridging Afin Bank has hired three new experienced underwriters to support the lender’s continued growth and expanded line up of product...

01 September 2026

Twenty7tec has launched Steppl, a new AI ready client engagement platform that gives clients one place to manage their digital relationship with their adviser, while helping firms reduce the chasing, ...

01 September 2026

The Brightstar Group has launched Schools-Finance, the 6th company in its business portfolio, and which follows the introduction of The School Fees Company to the Group earlier on this year. Schools-...