Ryan Fowler

A new study by SPF shows Aberdeen is the fastest place in the UK to save for a house deposit, with residents able to save a 5% deposit in just over a year and a half.

SGL7 Ltd has obtained a £2.9m development exit loan from Shawbrook to back the sale of 15 high-spec holiday homes in Anglesey, bolstering its ongoing project in the area.

Specialist lender CHL Mortgages strengthens broker support by appointing Shaun Persaud as business development manager for Essex and East Anglia.

The Halifax House Price Index shows UK average house prices hit a record £293,999 in October, amid steady market growth and potential future constraints.

Virgin Money will raise mortgage rates on buy-to-let, remortgage, and purchase products starting 22 October, with rate hikes of up to 0.10%.

UK property prices rose by 0.8% in September, with the market experiencing an early autumn surge in activity. However, caution remains as buyers take longer to commit, and mortgage rates, while down, are still high compared to recent years.

Falling mortgage rates present attractive opportunities for UK expat investors, with competitive fixed-rate deals available. Increased property listings and lower competition from domestic buyers add to the favourable market conditions.

Savills forecasts a boost in UK commercial investment following the Bank of England's interest rate cut, with yields predicted to harden by Q4 2024.

Camden-based 365 Finance has achieved carbon neutral certification after offsetting 46.87 tonnes of CO2e. The SME lender is committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2027.

Royal London has introduced a new approach to cancer underwriting, broadening access to cover and helping address the protection gap for those previously diagnosed with cancer.