Offa, the UK’s leading Islamic property finance fintech, has announced a new round of significant rate drops for its Sharia-compliant buy-to-let (BTL) products. Offa’s fixed two-year BTL rental rates have dropped by up to 0.32%, and up to 0.34% for five-year fixed products, with additional rate drops on discounted variable rate products of up to […]
Bridging lender, SDKA has launched its first-ever bridge-to-term product as the company prepares for even greater growth following a record financial year. Available for loans secured against residential and semi-commercial properties, the facility is available for 36 months with the first year bridge period standing at 1% interest per month and the two year term […]
Privately backed property lender Mera Investment Management is undertaking a thought leadership report in partnership with academics from the London School of Economics (LSE), to explore the growing role of non-bank finance in UK real estate. The aim is to explore the broader implications of non-bank lending, including its impact on high-risk sectors and underwriting […]
Tenant research carried out by mortgage market specialist Pegasus Insight highlights the emergence of a significant cohort of renters preparing to move into homeownership. According to the latest Tenant Trends report (Wave 2 2025), 29% of tenants have researched the affordability of buying a property in the last 12 months, with many also actively saving for a […]
Responding to house prices, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments: “It is positive to see the housing market progressing forward in strength. As we move towards the autumn months, hopefully this momentum will continue. “There continues to be two factors that may weigh heavily on consumers’ minds as they decide on what to do next […]
New research commissioned by Santander details the economic and social impact of the UK’s antiquated homebuying process, costing consumers and the economy at least £1.5bn every year. Santander’s report, Fixing the Broken Chain, based on independent economic analysis from WPI Economics and a survey of over 2,000 consumers by JL Partners, highlights that nearly one in […]
UK landlords remain committed to the private rented sector with nearly 60% of buy-to-let landlords stating no intention to sell any of their properties in the next 12 months, latest research from Landbay has revealed. In its latest survey, 58% of landlords told Landbay they will not dispose of any properties this year – a […]
New proprietary mortgage data from Barclays Property Insights reveals increasing popularity of semi-detached properties, as first-time buyers report a greater appetite for ‘forever homes’. Thinking about their costs in the near term however, buyers are opting for higher-duration mortgages to reduce their monthly payments. Meanwhile, confidence in the housing market rebounded slightly to 29 % […]
Housing supply indicators expose extent of capital’s housing crisis as investment in new housing sites nosedive, undermining government’s housing ambition A new report from the Home Builders Federation reveals that housing delivery in London is in a major crisis and warns that home building targets will be unachievable without intervention to improve the deliverability of homes in the capital. A […]
Brookfield Properties, Savills and Analytiqa have launched the fifth annual European Real Estate Logistics Census, highlighting how developers and investors are stepping up activity in anticipation of a rebound, while occupiers remain measured in their growth strategies. The survey of 715 investors, developers and occupiers across Europe reveals: Confidence grows as occupiers rebound Investor sentiment continues to improve, with […]
