First-time buyers and buy-to-let landlords are continuing to benefit from an increase in available mortgage products.

The latest cuts mark the third time in two weeks the lender has reduced its rates on residential products.

The move will see the lender roll out its existing business BTL, Consumer BTL and regulated Family BTL products to Scottish borrowers.

The rate changes follow the introduction of the lender's new fixed-fee Expat BTL product launched in March

The lender has cut rates on its F1 five-year, special Portfolio Landlord-only products by 10 basis points, with rates now starting from 4.89%

The latest changes include three and five-year fixes reducing by up to 0.25%, while two-year fixed-rate products are coming down by up to 0.15%

The division is currently on track to double its credit approvals record compared with 2022.

The new Kirkstall Forge suburb in western Leeds will comprise more than 1,400 homes, offices, hospitality and leisure venues

The serviced office, located in Devon, is set in 70 acres of land and comprises 14 buildings and 150,000 sqft of income-producing space.

The scheme is set to create 73 one and two-bedroom flats, providing much-needed housing for buyers in the popular commuter town.