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Investment purchases accounted for 23% of transactions in the Q3 Bridging Trends sample, while the average monthly rate fell to 0.77%. Lower borrowing costs and faster completions support acquisitions, but the time needed to sell or refinance remains critical to the total cost.
Read the analysis ↗A poll of 168 NRLA members found 38% plan to sell some properties and 14% their entire portfolios after rental-income tax changes. The findings describe intentions, with selective sales more common than full exits and implications for the borrowing and income of retained properties.
Halifax now assesses eligible resident doctors, locum doctors and associate dentists on 52 weeks of income rather than 46, with fewer contractor-specific restrictions. The change can improve recognised income for applicants on fixed or short-term contracts, while borrowing remains subject to the full affordability assessment.
Analysis of 6.5 million lease records highlights how shortening leases and inconsistent records can complicate a flat purchase or remortgage. Remaining lease length, lender criteria and extension costs all matter, with no single 90-year mortgage cut-off across the market.
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Investment purchases accounted for 23% of transactions in the Q3 Bridging Trends sample, while the average monthly rate fell to 0.77%. Lower borrowing costs and faster completions support acquisitions, but the time needed to sell or refinance remains critical to the total cost.
A poll of 168 NRLA members found 38% plan to sell some properties and 14% their entire portfolios after rental-income tax changes. The findings describe intentions, with selective sales more common than full exits and implications for the borrowing and income of retained properties.
Halifax now assesses eligible resident doctors, locum doctors and associate dentists on 52 weeks of income rather than 46, with fewer contractor-specific restrictions. The change can improve recognised income for applicants on fixed or short-term contracts, while borrowing remains subject to the full affordability assessment.
Analysis of 6.5 million lease records highlights how shortening leases and inconsistent records can complicate a flat purchase or remortgage. Remaining lease length, lender criteria and extension costs all matter, with no single 90-year mortgage cut-off across the market.
A survey of 1,000 UK homebuyers finds 77% would rule out a property in a flood-risk area. The findings describe buyer attitudes rather than failed transactions, while flood searches, insurance terms and lender assessments can still determine whether a purchase proceeds.
Paragon Bank has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association as an associate member ahead of its planned specialist bridging launch in 2027. The expansion could bring another source of short-term property finance, but pricing, detailed criteria and general application access remain unconfirmed.
The Energy Independence Bill proposes energy-efficiency penalties of up to £30,000 for landlords in England and Wales, stronger council enforcement and wider HMO coverage. The penalties are not yet in force, but the proposals put portfolio improvement budgets and funding plans in focus.
Urban Splash and four associated businesses have been ordered to contribute £46.5m towards remediation costs for seven Manchester buildings. The ruling addresses who pays for repairs, while buyers and owners still need building-specific evidence to support a purchase or remortgage.
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