Jorden Abbs, chief executive, Commercial Trust, explores why many landlords choose to remain in personal ownership rather than incorporate, despite the tax benefits of a limited...

New data shows UK rents have hit record highs in six of the country's nine regions, as flatshare supply falls for the first time in three years.

Maslow Capital has provided a €21.3m development finance facility to support JMK Group's 103-key extended-stay hotel in Cork.

Avamore Capital has structured a £2.18m development finance facility to support a first-time developer building a nine-flat residential scheme.

Foundation has refreshed its buy-to-let rates, cutting pricing by up to 0.25% and reducing its minimum property value to £70,000.

New London rents data shows Crystal Palace and Forest Hill rising 11.1% year-on-year, as south-east postcodes dominate the risers list.

Accord Mortgages has cut buy-to-let rates by 0.08% across its five-year fixed range, alongside extended product end dates for brokers.

Paragon Bank has supported a portfolio landlord's refinance of 77 properties, delivering an estimated £280,000 saving over five years.

Roma Finance has launched a new commercial mortgage proposition, offering funding up to £2m following its forward flow agreement with J.P. Morgan.

Close Brothers Property Finance has completed a £120m development finance deal with Mulberry Homes, its largest scheme to date.