HSBC is bringing lending rules for foreign nationals into line with UK residents.

Martyn has been interim CEO of the FSCS since October 2023.

Higher-LTV fixed rates have seen the largest reductions.

44% of vulnerable customers reported a negative experience with financial services firms.

The average house price has edged down by just £213 to £298,602.

Rates now start from 3.69%

Landbay has added four new products for small houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs).

Leeds Building Society is reducing mortgage rates across its range, with cuts of up to 0.30% as well as a new mortgage for first-time buyers launched with £1,000 cashback.

Simon Jackson, managing director of SDL Surveying, expects more green innovation in the buy-to-let mortgage space ahead of the EPC deadline in 2030.

10-year fixed rate residential products have seen the largest reductions.