Ryan Fowler

The average cost of home insurance fell to £197 in September 2025, down 13% from last year, according to new data from Compare the Market.

Principality Building Society has received two gold awards from Fairer Finance for excellence in its savings and mortgage services.

A new survey by Downing has found that 99% of UK financial advisers and wealth managers expect taxes to rise in the forthcoming Budget, with Employee National Insurance and Corporation Tax seen as most likely to increase.

Utmost Wealth Solutions has released the Autumn 2025 edition of Navigator, marking a year since the launch of its quarterly technical briefing for advisers to High and Ultra-High Net Worth clients.

The latest Transact IHT Index projects a tripling of UK households within inheritance tax scope from 2027, as pension wealth becomes subject to estate valuation for the first time.

DJ Alexander says a new report on the Scottish private rented sector highlights the need for better data, stronger collaboration, and policies that support small-scale landlords.

New research by Boon Brokers shows overwhelming opposition among UK homeowners to plans for applying Capital Gains Tax to main residences.

New data from SpareRoom shows that spending less than 30% of income on rent is now unattainable for most under-30s, with rents consuming up to half of young renters’ pay.

SmartSearch has agreed to acquire identity verification specialist Credas Technologies, expanding its reach in KYC and AML compliance across legal and property sectors.

PEXA has formed a new partnership with conveyancing firm Muve to advance the digitalisation of property transactions and modernise conveyancing processes across the UK.

Newcastle for Intermediaries has introduced refreshed product transfer rates from 3.99% to help brokers retain existing interest-only customers approaching maturity.

Research from Nottingham Building Society shows nearly three-quarters of UK adults are kept awake by financial concerns, with older people particularly anxious about their savings running out.

Smoove research shows lack of transparency and growing pressures on conveyancers are creating major stress points for homebuyers.

London Credit has been named a finalist in the sub-£1bn bridging lender category at the 2025 Alternative Credit Awards, recognising its broker-focused approach.

Santander has announced further mortgage rate cuts across its residential and buy-to-let products, reflecting recent reductions in SWAP rates.

Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 11% in May 2025, according to the latest figures from the FLA.

The Chancellor is set to unveil sweeping regulatory reforms aimed at expanding mortgage access and revitalising financial services.

West One has announced sweeping product changes, including up to 97.5% LTV on residential and second charge mortgages and reduced rates across buy-to-let and residential ranges.

Digital-only bridging lender Morpheus has strengthened its senior team with the appointments of Sonny Gohel and Stuart Dunk as the firm continues to scale.

e.surv has launched new tools for lenders, including a real-time portal and digital valuations, in response to planning reforms and rising risk in brownfield development.