Laura Mason will succeed Bernie Hickman, who leaves L&G after 26 years.

The specialist lender has also announced several other operational improvements to further streamline its offering.

The lender has made rate reductions of up to 0.15% across various products following yesterday's positive inflation news.

Annual house price inflation was highest in the North West.

September marks the first time inflation has been below the Bank of England's 2% target since April 2021.

Around one in seven have consulted or plan to consult a financial adviser over potential changes in the Budget.

The Broker Portal has been enhanced with new automation and a more streamlined service, according to TML

The society has announced that, from today, its buy-to-let rates will be reduced to their lowest levels of the year.

The new WhatsApp channel, believed to be an industry-first, aims to provide brokers and lenders with a new way to stay updated on the latest developments.

Average monthly mortgage payments for typical first-time buyers have yet to rise above levels seen at their peak in 2023.