One in five renters has borrowed money, which must be repaid, to cover their five-week cash deposit, a poll has revealed.

The bank has announced that it has improved its variable stressed interest rate calculation for commercial mortgages.

Buy-to-let products have had rates reduced by 15bps

Strong earnings growth and a more subdued property market are driving an increase in housing affordability, according to new analysis.

The value of the first-time buyer market topped £106bn in 2024

Despite remaining the most popular use of bridging loans, the popularity of refurbishment has lessened in recent years.

Property inspections should be carried out at least twice a year. However, higher-frequency checks are recommended for high-traffic rental types such as HMOs.

A lack of meaningful housing policy has condemned the fates of thousands hoping for a reprieve ahead of next Tuesday's deadline.

The average cost of a collapsed property sale hit £3,456 during the final quarter of 2024, according to new data.

Reductions of up to 176bps have been announced by the lender