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Shawbrook and The Mortgage Lender have made a series of changes to their buy-to-let ranges, including a new limited-edition product from TML and rate reductions across selected products. The Mortgage Lender, which is powered by Shawbrook, has launched a limited-edition five-year fixed rate product, with rates starting from 4.74%. The products are available with 2% and 5% completion fee options and include a free valuation. TML has also reduced rates by up to 15bps across selected two-year and five-year fixed products, with five-year fixed HMO rates now starting from 5.06%. Shawbrook has cut selected products across its specialist buy-to-let proposition…

Many boxing fans believe Oleksandr Usyk was just a round away from one of the greatest upsets in heavyweight history against Rico Verhoeven, and now Queensberry Promoter Frank Warren has had his say on the fight. With just one professional boxing bout to his name, Verhoeven was given minimal chance by most people ahead of his unconventional clash with Usyk at the Pyramids of Giza. The Dutchman soon proved that he needed to be taken seriously, as his style caused issues for Usyk, who struggled to win rounds and looked off the pace throughout. Ahead of round 11, it was…

Today Lance Bradley with some Shaun Deeb POY facts. If Shaun Deeb successfully defends his title this year, it will actually be a historic feat—something I hadn’t realized. 🔥 Famous faces spotted on Day 1 of the WSOP. Vanessa Selbst is in the house! 🔥 Kyna has a point when it comes to all the WSOP add ons. For the biggest poker stage in the world, it seems there is a way to go before it runs in a way that makes sense for most people. 🔥…

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Buy-to-let lender, Landbay, has today released further findings from the latest iteration of its landlord survey, which explored how the community have coped with a recent period of mortgage market instability and volatility, and how this has impacted borrowing activity, investment plans and confidence in accessing finance. The survey found more than 80% of landlords currently view the buy-to-let market as either unstable or unpredictable, with 55.6% describing conditions as ‘somewhat unpredictable’ and a further 26.3% saying the market is now ‘highly volatile’. Landbay said the results reflected the disruption seen across the market during March and April, particularly around…

 Blackadders has been accredited as a platinum employer partner for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) for the second time. The firm has retained its status as the highest-level partner in the global professional body which includes lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners among its 23,000 members. STEP members help families plan for their futures as recognised experts in inheritance and succession planning, with proven qualifications and experience. The STEP Employer Partnership Programme recognises firms who are committed to developing the professional expertise of their employees with a framework for engagement, continuous learning, knowledge sharing and supporting excellence…

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.472%, a decrease of about 4 basis points from the day before, according to data from mortgage data company Optimal Blue. Meanwhile, the average rate for a 15-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan is 5.846%, down about 3 basis points for the same period. Compare mortgage rates for May 28, 2026 Here’s a quick look at week-over-week rate changes. Mortgage TypeRateRate A Week BeforeApproximate Basis Points Change30-year conventional6.472%6.631%-1615-year conventional5.846%5.870%-230-year jumbo6.588%6.638%-530-year FHA6.240%6.307%-730-year VA6.104%6.203%-1030-year USDA6.154%6.267%-1230-year conventionalRate6.472%Rate A Week Before6.631%Approximate Basis Points Change-1615-year conventionalRate5.846%Rate A Week Before5.870%Approximate Basis Points…

Australia’s family offices sector is steadily evolving into one of the country’s most influential private wealth management segments as affluent families increasingly seek customized investment, succession, and asset preservation strategies. Growing concentrations of private wealth, combined with rising interest in long-term capital management and alternative investments, are driving sustained expansion across the market. According to IMARC Group, the Australia family offices market reached USD 429.3 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 609.9 Million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.86% during 2026–2034. Family offices are becoming increasingly important within Australia’s financial ecosystem as wealthy individuals and multi-generational…

In my last article, written in February and published in March, I set out a view that the buy-to-let (BTL) sector had made a purposeful and steady start to 2026, based on the application activity, adviser engagement and landlord behaviour we were seeing at the time. By the time that piece appeared, it’s fair to say the wider market had shifted quite sharply, with volatility feeding through into mortgage pricing, product withdrawals and a more cautious tone across the sector. That contrast highlights a simple but important point, which is that writing even a few weeks in advance in the…

More than half of UK businesses plan to increase investment in AI over the next year, according to a Barclays survey of 900,000 firms. The report found that 68% of companies plan to invest in cybersecurity, while 54% expect overall investment to grow. Six in ten firms are already using AI agents to improve productivity and allow staff to focus on higher-value tasks, although one fifth may pause investment because of the conflict in the Middle East. More than four in five UK businesses (81 per cent) expect revenues to increase next quarter and 83 per cent are confident in…