Ask an AI assistant what a UK bridging loan costs and, until now, you got a guess. We have published our bridging calculator as a tool Claude and ChatGPT can run directly, including whether you qualify for a 60-month regulated term under the FCA high net worth rules. Open source. foxdavidson.co.uk/calculator…
Great to be featured in the press across May, discussing a range of topics including this article on the increase to income multiples now at 7x income for the right borrowers. mirror.co.uk/money/im-mortga…
For all self-employed income evidence, the most recent year end must not be more than 18 months before the date of the application. From Monday 6 October many lenders will need your 2025 tax calculation to have been submitted. #tax#selfemployed#londonmortgagebroker
In a shifting UK property market, homeowners are increasingly turning to raffles as an alternative to traditional estate agents, with entry fees as low as £2 offering a novel path to selling a home! @Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/money/proper…#MortgageAdvice
Average fixed rates stable: 2yr at 4.98%, 3yr 4.87%, 5yr 5.02%. Lenders like Santander (cuts up to 19bps), TSB (15bps), and Virgin Money (34bps) lower rates, while some hike—Barclays’ 4.85% 2yr fix at 95% LTV boosts first-timers. Sub-5% deals gaining traction.
Remortgaging dips in August: instructions down 8% MoM, completions fall 28% seasonally, yet avg payments rise £354—45% increase loan sizes, 26% tap equity. Two-year fixes lead at 46%; London loans avg £370k vs £176k elsewhere.
Industry moves: Pepper Advantage acquires Computershare’s UK servicing, adding £50bn in assets. NatWest launches BTL loans, cuts resi rates for FTBs.
Rental supply tightens as landlords exit, pushing rents up—4 bed homes hit £2,010 avg. 350k face renewal shocks; experts say lock in rates now. Budget stamp duty rumors swirl—stay alert! #MortgageNews#UKProperty#mortgagebroker