Andrew Smith, founder of Phoenix Funding, explores why first-time property developers face such high failure rates and identifies the most common financial, planning, and structural...

The new remortgage products start from rates of 5.09% and are available up to 75% LTV.

LendInvest can now fund individual bridging projects of up to £15m.

67% of developers expect UK market conditions to improve in 2026, according to new analysis from Octane Capital.

Bridging lending in the UK rose to £209.4m in Q3 2025, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous quarter.

The combined product now offers up to 24 months for bridge or development loans, followed by up to three years for buy-to-let, creating a total term of five years.

The buy-to-let lender has launched new remortgage products with cashback and reduced rates across its core buy-to-let ranges, alongside changes to fees and tracker pricing.

New data has revealed that non-HMO landlords spend £19,604 on average annually, while HMO landlords spend £35,720.

The new products carry rates from 4.10% for single dwelling properties and 4.20% for HMOs when combined with a 5% fee.

Mike Ward, Chairman at Armalytix, examines the growing role of financial checks in property transactions, arguing that source of funds scrutiny, rather than demand or pricing alone, is...