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Buy-to-let mortgage brokers are overwhelmingly recommending fixed-rate mortgages to landlords, with five-year fixed products emerging as the top choice. The research, carried out by BTL lender Landbay, asked brokers, “What’s your go-to mortgage recommendation for landlords right now?” The study found that 83% of brokers were recommending fixed-rate mortgages with only 17% recommending tracker products. Roughly two in every five (42%) of respondents said “5-year fixed” with more than a third (38%) opting for 2-year fixes.  A mere 3% of brokers picked 10- year fixes. Rob Stanton, sales and distribution director at Landbay, said: “Brokers’ preference for 5-year fixed mortgages…

Location : The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5074 and the A592 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 27 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 27 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

The UK government’s new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rented property in England and Wales should be implemented on a property-by-property basis so that a more accurate Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating can be obtained, alongside adequate grant funding to help upgrade properties, according to Propertymark. The professional membership body says it has responded to a recent consultation by the UK government on this issue and based on 350 written submissions from property professionals across England and Wales and roundtable discussions with member agents, Propertymark was able to convey the concerns and thoughts of the industry. The Department for Energy…

Sandbanks in Dorset Sandbanks, in Dorset, has retained its crown as Britain’s costliest coastal location. Fresh research from Lloyds reveals this Dorset location remains at the top of the UK’s coastal property charts. Despite a 3% drop from last year, the average home in this popular area is priced at £965,708. Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages, Lloyds, said: “Coastal living continues to hold a special appeal – whether it’s the lure of sea views, sandy beaches, or a slower pace of life. Our latest research shows the most exclusive seaside spots – like Sandbanks – still command premium prices.” South west…

Angela Rayner Housebuilders face hefty fines if they slow down housebuilding or leave sites half-finished for years under new powers being granted to English councils to help deliver 1.5m homes. For the first time, under new government proposals announced over the weekend, housebuilders will have to commit to delivery timeframes before they get planning permission, making sure they play their part to accelerate housebuilding and tackle the housing crisis head on. Under new rules, housebuilders will also have to submit annual reports showing their progress to councils to keep them on track. While most developers want to get on and…

Money laundering compliance is a growing concern for agents. The latest figures from Q4 last year suggest that hundreds of agents continue to fall foul of their regulatory obligations, resulting in fines and regulatory reprimands from HMRC. At the same time, fraud and money laundering risk continues to evolve. Given these developments, what questions do estate agents commonly have regarding anti-money laundering (AML) compliance?  I don’t want to annoy my client. How do I explain the necessity of AML to them during a transaction?  The UK property market involves high-value transactions that can be used to ‘clean’ large amounts of criminal…

Location : The A36 southbound between the A350 South and the junction with the A303 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 27 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 27 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

Gillingham’s new striker will be hoping to cause League 2 defenders nightmares next season.Seb Palmer-Houlden signed for the Gills last week from Bristol City after a season playing on loan for Scottish Premiership side Dundee. He’d had an impressive loan spell at Newport County in League 2 the year before that.Striker Seb Palmer-Houlden joined the Gills from Bristol City last week Picture: Gills FCThe 21-year-old is confident he can have a positive impact on a Gills side who haven’t been prolific in front of goal in the last few seasons.Describing what he brings to the team, he said: “I’ve played…

Image Credit: Getty Images Leave it to streaming platforms to release a documentary about a real-life disaster. Coming in 2025, the OceanGate Titan sub’s story will be brought to life in Titan: The OceanGate Disaster.  Per the doc’s synopsis, “The Titan submersible’s ill-fated journey to the ruins of the Titanic dominated headlines in June 2023, but nothing can prepare you for Titan, coming to Netflix this summer. This new documentary examines OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, his quest to become the next billionaire innovator, and the doomed underwater endeavor that forced the world to reconsider the price of ambition in the…

Image: https://www.abnewswire.com/upload/2025/05/bf38eb6b9934ef3c03b7afab103199ea.jpgChatGPT and similar AI tools have made an enormous splash in the technology world. The question on many minds is whether these chatbots are genuinely challenging Google’s dominance in the search market. Let’s look at what’s happening beneath the headlines.Is ChatGPT actually stealing users from Google?Yes, to an extent, there are clear signs that ChatGPT is drawing users away from traditional search engines. According to research, Google search traffic decreased by approximately 8% [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-07/google-ai-search-shift-leaves-website-makers-feeling-betrayed]year-over-year in certain markets where AI chatbot usage has increased dramatically. This shift represents the first meaningful challenge to Google’s search dominance in years.The appeal is…