5+ hour, 2+ min ago  (404+ words) Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) have launched a new equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) survey, calling on mortgage and protection professionals across the UK to share their experiences. The 2026 ED&I Viewpoint survey forms…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (166+ words) GB Bank has joined Knowledge Bank's criteria sourcing platform, providing intermediaries with direct access to its latest lending criteria. The move allows brokers to search and view GB Bank's specialist products, including buy-to-let and bridging finance, helping to speed up…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago  (186+ words) Research from Property Inspect found the UK property and facilities management sector grew by 4. 1% in 2025, taking annual revenue over "37. 7bn for the first time." The industry bounced back after a -1. 7% fall in 2024." Over the past 10 years, average annual growth was 2. 5%. , while…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (944+ words) Conflict in the Middle East is once again reminding us how quickly global events can ripple through financial markets. What may feel distant geographically is having a very real impact on the UK mortgage market, driving swap rate volatility and…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (355+ words) Fleet Mortgages has reduced pricing across its 3% fee, 75% LTV 5-year fixed rate products, while reintroducing a broader range of options and launching new tracker products for existing borrowers. The lender has cut rates by 0. 20% across its Standard, Limited Company and…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago  (380+ words) Nearly half of aspiring homeowners are turning to side hustles to overcome affordability challenges, as rising costs continue to make getting on the property ladder more difficult. Research from Santander UK revealed that 49% of prospective buyers are now "home hustling…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago  (243+ words) Norton Broker Services has strengthened its lending panel with the addition of Scroll Finance, as it continues to expand its specialist finance offering to brokers. The partnership will provide intermediaries working with Norton Broker Services access to Scroll Finance's lending…...

5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (281+ words) Landbay is set to host a broker-focused webinar examining the impact of the Renters" Rights Act on landlords and the wider private rental sector. The online session will feature Carrie Kus, independent housing sector consultant, and will provide an overview…...

22+ hour, 4+ min ago  (179+ words) Pineapple Nest has launched a free property marketplace for Scotland, letting homeowners sell without estate agents or fees." Solo founder John Williamson set up the platform to help sellers list properties for free and connect with buyers directly." Buyers post…...

21+ hour, 55+ min ago  (144+ words) The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has opened entries for its Personal Finance Awards 2026/27." The awards recognise firms and individuals in the personal finance sector who show expertise and deliver good results for consumers." This year's categories include Chartered Financial Planner…...