Five-year fixed buy-to-let rates have been reduced by up to 0.70% on products up to 70% LTV.

Average rebuild costs rose 3–5% year on year, with regional and property-type variations.

Landlords who fail to address mould and damp issues risk fines of up to £7,000 under new regulations, with repeat offenders facing penalties of up to £40,000 or prosecution...

The refinance secured a five-year fixed rate of 5.89% with no loan documents required from international shareholders.

The £3.995m loan is backed by assets with a combined market value of £6.7m, reflecting a 60% LTV structure.

81% of commercial buildings in major English cities have an EPC rating below B, putting 190 million sq. m of commercial real estate at risk.

The launch follows Knowledge Bank’s recent membership of the BDLA, strengthening its presence in the development and bridging finance market.

The Decent Homes Standard will be enforced from 2035, three years earlier than Propertymark's preferred 2037 timeline but providing sufficient compliance time.

Average house prices increased at the start of 2026, with Nationwide recording a slight acceleration in annual growth and a modest month-on-month rise.

Development finance confidence peaked mid-year as brokers searched £70bn in loans.