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Rate volatility and shifting lender appetite have made the buy-to-let market increasingly complex for brokers, particularly those who only occasionally operate in the specialist space. But while some cases may appear difficult to place at first glance, walking away from them could mean leaving significant long-term value on the table. As Jorden Abbs, Chief Executive of Commercial Trust, explains, understanding when a case needs a specialist approach and knowing where to turn can be the difference between losing a client and retaining them for the long term. The mood across the buy-to-let market through early 2026 was cautiously optimistic, with…

Based on a complaint filed by officials from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), city police have registered a criminal case against US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative. BENGALURU: Based on a complaint filed by officials from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), city police have registered a criminal case against US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative and six individuals from Bengaluru and other parts of the country on alleged charges of indulging in unlawful activities by funding over Rs 95 crore towards the spread of Naxalism and conversion activities.The complaint was filed by Sunil Kumar Sinhmar from the ED,…

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The High Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel handeddown last week confirms what the Full Federal Court found last year: an unpaid present entitlement (UPE) owed to the corporate beneficiary of a discretionary trust is not a loan under tax law’s Division 7A rules.The Australian Taxation Office’s position, maintained since 2009, was rejected by Australia’s highest court in a five to two majority.Loading… Source link

12:01 AM, 12th May 2026, 1 month ago Buy to let landlords are paying up to £5,839 more over a two-year mortgage term than they were a decade ago, research suggests. And, tucked behind the headline figure, the sharper squeeze is being felt by those on interest-only loans, where monthly costs have climbed by nearly two-thirds. The analysis by Benham and Reeves found that the average monthly cost of a full repayment BTL mortgage has risen from £695 to £1,031 over the past 10 years. That is an increase of 48.4%, or £336 a month, based on the average house…

Richael Timothy added a European Championship road race title to her weekend haul, after taking bronze in the individual time trial on Friday in the WC3 class. Timothy beat Dutch rider Aniek van den Aarssen and French rider Tifany Huot Marchand in a sprint at the line today.In the WC4 road race Heather Jameson added another bronze medal to her own TT bronze from Friday, bringing to a close a very successful debut European Championships for the Dubliner.The tandem pairing of Sinéad Greenan and Alice Sharpe continued their strong first year together as they took silver in the WB category,…

Buying property in Melbourne in 2026 calls for more than finding a home you like.  The mortgage you choose can shape your cash flow, your buying power, and your long-term financial comfort. Whether you are a first-home buyer, upgrader, investor, or homeowner thinking about refinancing, understanding how Melbourne home loans work can help you make a steadier decision. Understanding the Melbourne Mortgage Market Why Melbourne’s property market is unique Melbourne has a broad mix of property types, from inner-city apartments and Victorian terraces to outer-suburban house-and-land packages. That variety affects lending according to broker experts at Blutin Finance. A bank…

According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, fixed and adjustable rates are not that far off from where they were one week ago. The current 30-year fixed rate fell by 3 basis points to 6.35%, the 15-year fixed rate rose by 4 basis points to 5.78%, and the 5/1 ARM fell by 2 basis points to 6.30%. Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Leaders price in the low 6% range Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates today, Sunday, June 14, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.35% 20-year…

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and state BJP functionaries participate in a Swaach Bharat programme organised to mark PM Narendra Modi completing 12 years in office, in Bengaluru on Sunday Bengaluru: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday said the ongoing West Asia crisis and India’s dependence on import of three major commodities — crude oil and gas, fertilisers and gold — is weakening the rupee against the dollar.However, she said India remained among the world’s fastest-growing economies and that unemployment was easing.“Whenever there is a severe fluctuation or volatility in rupee versus the dollar, the RBI intervenes,” she said. “It…

Alts take the lead Alternatives have now surpassed public US equity as the single largest allocation in endowment and foundation portfolios, representing 36% of assets under management compared to 27% for domestic stocks. But the build-out phase appears largely complete. Fewer organizations plan to increase alternatives exposure over the next 12 months, and the proportion planning to reduce allocations has more than doubled since 2023. “The survey results indicate that endowments and foundations are entering a new phase of portfolio management, where liquidity, spending discipline and governance are just as important as long-term returns,” said Jeremy France, head of Institutional…