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UK Mortgage Market Sees Q1 Decline in Bridging Finance
The UK mortgage market has seen a significant decline in bridging finance activity in Q1 2026, impacting borrowers and investors.
First-Time Buyers and the Changing Mortgage Market
More than half of new first-time buyers will be 65+ by mortgage maturity, reflecting a widening homebuying gap in the UK.
FCA Proposes Changes to Improve Mortgage Market Access
The FCA s new proposals aim to enhance mortgage access for first-time buyers and self-employed individuals, with feedback requested by 28 July.
Urgent Stamp Duty Reform Needed for Mortgage Market
The HCLG Committee calls for urgent stamp duty reform to support first-time buyers, impacting the UK mortgage market.
Stamp Duty Reform: What It Means for the Mortgage Market
The HCLG Committee calls for urgent stamp duty reform, impacting first-time buyers and the mortgage market.
FCA Proposes Changes to the Mortgage Market for Wider Access
The FCA has proposed changes to widen mortgage access for first-time buyers, older borrowers, and the self-employed.
High Mortgage Prices Impact Housing Market Dynamics
Bellway warns that high mortgage rates and construction costs are slowing the housing market, affecting homebuyer demand and investor strategies.
Urgent Stamp Duty Reform Needed for the Mortgage Market
The HCLG Committee urges urgent reform of stamp duty to assist first-time buyers and reshape the mortgage market.