Investment purchases accounted for 20% of transactions, up from 16% in Q2.

New research from Finova has highlighted a growing gap between broker demand and lender innovation in the specialist buy-to-let market.

Following the changes, families with £45k combined income can borrow more than £20k extra compared with previous limits.

The fall in cash sales reflects changing incentives for investors and equity-rich buyers.

More than 500 brokers provided feedback and submitted business on the new platform.

Buy-to-let 80% LTV two-year fixed C&I reduced by 11bps to 5.19% until 31 March 2028.

Kate Ashley Ives, franchise director at LSL Estate Agency Franchising, outlines the key steps and considerations for lettings business owners preparing to sell, from organising data...

Hamza Behzad, business development director at Finova explores what the Bill means for the mortgage market and how lenders can respond to landlords’ changing needs?

Kevin Shaw, national sales managing director, Romans, explains how parents can support their children in overcoming financial and practical challenges to buy their first home.

Following the refresh, eight new Green mortgage products are now available for all credit tiers, with £500 cashback.