Landlords appear to be focusing on protecting existing portfolios rather than expanding them.

The slowdown reflects both affordability pressures and a pause for clarity ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget.

David Lownds, head of products and marketing at Hanley Economic Building Society, says the current remortgage surge is an opportunity for advisers to deepen relationships and reinforce...

New data shows that more than half of first-time buyers earn below £60,000.

Nathan Reilly, commercial director at Twenty7tec, says the rise in income multiples is not just a boost for buyers, it’s a moment where advisers can prove their value. 

Remortgage searches climbed sharply to 820,429, a double-digit rise of 10.70% in August.

Among queries on drawdown products, the half-yearly average reserve amount has risen by 17%.

The most significant percentage decline was seen in remortgage searches, which fell 12.7% compared with the weekly average.

Lee Chiswell, head of mortgages at Barclays UK, says the second quarter of 2025 saw a remortgage market balancing robust underlying demand with the realities of economic...

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