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Transactions dipped by 5% from December but remain steady compared with January 2025.

First-time buyers and existing customers will both benefit from the latest reductions.

Brokers are keen to see more criteria flexibility and faster speed to offer from commercial lenders this year.

Upsizers account for 70% of home movers buying and selling simultaneously so far in 2026 – the highest level in five years.

Nearly £392m in potential estate agency revenue and £515m in potential stamp duty receipts were lost last year to fall throughs.

First-time buyers can now access products up to 90% LTV, while retaining exclusive access to dedicated first-time buyer products.

Matt Aston, head of new build at Barclays, says strong pipeline, stock and buyer activity can translate into a host of fresh conversations for intermediaries over the next 12 to 24...

The mortgages are Kensington’s product ranges for clients who have a more complex credit history.

The reductions apply to new business and rate switcher products.

The new EPC A-C products are available up to 75% LTV across all three of the lender’s ranges.