Bridgit names Nick Ognenovski as first chief revenue officer

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

“The business has quickly built a strong reputation for speed, simplicity, and innovation in what is traditionally a complex category, and has made impressive progress in the third-party channel,”...

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ABS reports Australian household spending rises in May

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

All Australian states and territories posted higher household spending for the month. The Northern Territory led with a 1.2% increase, driven by growth in spending on miscellaneous goods and...

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CSLR levy cut by more than 30%

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The decision now lies with the Minister for Financial Services, who must determine whether the special levy should be distributed across all four CSLR sub-sectors or addressed through alternative...

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Six-month growth streak continues for Aussie home prices

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Sydney and Melbourne saw increases of 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively. These markets, which experienced subdued activity in 2024, are now contributing to national gains. Annual growth rates remain uneven,...

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Equifax believes rate cuts will shift mortgage demand

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Indicators of borrower intent suggest growing confidence in the market. Equifax reported a 13% YTD rise in early-stage mortgage access intent, with May alone showing a 17% increase compared...

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LendInvest introduces lowest BTL rates for over 3 years

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

LendInvest Mortgages has introduced a rate reduction across the entire suite of buy-to-let mortgage products. The reductions represent the lowest initial rate on the lender’s range for three years. LendInvest’s two-year...

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Day in the life of… Caroline Mills, team manager of intermediary distribution at Accord Mortgages

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Illustration by Dan Murrell My alarm goes off at… …6am. That’s before the kids — who are 13 and nine, both girls — get up, so I have a cup of...

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Labour opens review of ‘feudal’ leasehold fees and management  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The housing department has launched a consultation on the “feudal” leasehold system to make management fees transparent and force property managers to qualify as professionals for the first time....

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Strong yields for landlords persist in England and Wales, Fleet finds

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Landlords across England and Wales continue to benefit from strong rental yields despite modest annual dips in select regions, according to Fleet Mortgages’ latest Buy-to-Let Rental Barometer for Q2...

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LendInvest unveils lowest BTL rates for 3 years

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

LendInvest Mortgages has introduced a rate reduction across the entire suite of buy-to-let mortgage products. ...

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