News and insights

Explore key market trends, industry news, and exclusive insights from our economic updates, House Price Index and special reports.

Also, stay informed with our latest product and criteria updates, whether it's changes to lending policy, new product ranges, or rate changes.

Catch up on our latest Economic Webinar

On Thursday 2 July, we hosted our latest Economic Update with our Chief Economist, Robert Gardner. The webinar gave mortgage intermediaries timely, objective insight on the UK economy.

Missed watching it live? It's now available to watch on demand.

Watch the recording

New joint applicant income eligibility

Published: 16 July 2026

We have lowered the eligible income required for our up to six times loan-to-income lending for joint applicants from £100,000 to £75,000.

Higher loan-to-income options

Rate changes - 16 July 2026

Published: 15 July 2026

On 16 July 2026, we'll be making selected rate changes across our new business and existing business product ranges.


See our latest rate changes

Lead Product Manager appointment

Published: 7 July 2026

We're pleased to welcome our new Lead Product Manager, Kim Dickinson, who joins us with extensive experience in the mortgage market.

Welcoming Kim

House price growth rises to 2.2%

Published: 3 July 2026

Read the latest House Price Index to find out what's driving market activity and where regional growth is strongest.

Q2 House Price Index

Energy performance report

Published: 26 June 2026

Energy efficiency ratings are having a limited impact on owner-occupied house prices, despite an increased interest in going green.

See how EPCs affect value

Number 1 in the market for mortgage growth

Published: May 2026

Together we've delivered another year of exceptional outcomes. And with your help we've made sure many more customers have a home.

What we've achieved together

More first time buyers are choosing 'fixer-uppers'

Published: 12 May 2026

Our latest research suggests that first time buyers are increasingly opting for cheaper properties needing renovation.

First time buyer research

Dedicated support for large loans

Published: 1 May 2026

We offer dedicated support for mortgage applications from £750,000 to £5 million, with upfront assessment by our Large Loans Underwriting team.

Support for large loans

UK house price growth picks up in March

Published: 1 April 2026

UK annual house price growth picked up to 2.2% in March, from 1.0% in February. Read our latest House Price Index to find out more.

Q1 House Price Index

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