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The next MPC decision is Thursday 5 November 2026, published with the Monetary Policy Report. We set out the published figures — base rate 3.75%, CPI 3.1% — and how swaps, trackers and stress rates work. No forecasts.
Read Full AnalysisReports suggest Capital Gains Tax will stay at 18% and 24% for 2026/27. What that means for landlords restructuring portfolios and owners planning a business or practice exit.
Read Full AnalysisPepper Money’s Scotland Specialist Lending Study shows 47% of Scottish non-homeowners believe they will never buy a property. We look at how specialist finance — and Scotland’s Home Report advantage — can change that.
Read Full AnalysisIf your commercial loan is coming up for renewal and your bank’s refinance terms look tougher than you expected, you are not alone.
Read Full AnalysisWith the Bank of England signalling a cautious path on rate cuts, we look at how swap pricing is feeding through to commercial mortgage margins — and what borrowers should fix before the next MPC meeting.
Full analysis publishing soonPrime regional yields continue to outpace London. Our desk review of Q3 completions shows where lenders are still competing aggressively on industrial and multi-let stock.
Full analysis publishing soonThe next stage of the Renters' Rights reforms changes possession grounds and rent advance rules. We outline the practical steps portfolio landlords should take now.
Full analysis publishing soonThree new specialist lenders have joined our panel this quarter, expanding appetite for heavy refurbishment, title splits and complex HNW residential cases.
Full analysis publishing soonDelaying a refinance in the hope of lower rates can cost more than it saves. We model the break-even maths on a typical £1M commercial facility.
Full analysis publishing soonSitting-tenant freehold purchases are back on lender menus. Our Pub90 programme data shows completion times improving across the hospitality sector.
Full analysis publishing soonThe FCA's Consumer Duty continues to reshape regulated bridging and later-life lending. Here's how compliant structuring protects borrowers — and speeds up approval.
Full analysis publishing soonLenders are widening margin discounts for EPC A–B commercial stock. Our green-loan calculator has been updated with the latest pricing tiers.
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