Matthew Cumber, managing director of Countrywide Surveying Services, explains why the market could be gearing up for a busier Q3 than usual.

CHL Mortgages has added new fee options - 0%, 3.5% and 7% - to its limited edition buy-to-let range.

The Society has also removed the product fee for its five-year UK landlord product.

The proportion of those who pay income tax and are pulled into the higher and additional rates is likely to be even greater.

The Bank welcomes a chief people officer and director of strategic growth as part of the hires.

The product will be available to Sesame Network and PMS Mortgage Club members.

Specialist, expat, holiday let, and product transfer rates will all benefit from reductions.

The lender has also made cuts to its professional, key worker, and EPC Saver products.

The Society's £5k Deposit product allows borrowers to buy a home worth up to £500,000 with a £5,000 deposit.

James has been with Nationwide for 12 years, most recently as its regional manager for London and the South East.