Author: TNT News Bureau

Image Credit: Jesus Guerrero/Instagram Jesus Guerrero was best known as a celebrity hairstylist, particularly for his work with Kylie Jenner. He recently made headlines following his sudden death. His family, especially his younger sister Gris, shared the heartbreaking news on GoFundMe, “It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven. He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more. Born and raised in Houston, TX to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top.…

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Changes in the way lenders stress test borrowers could increase first-time buyer transactions by up to 24% over the next five years, according to the latest analysis from property firm Savills. Following a change in Bank of England guidance in March, lenders are no longer required to stress test borrowers at the Standard Variable Rate plus 1% (if borrowers take on a fix of less than 5 years). Already, several large lenders have modified the way they apply the affordability test, although their approaches vary (see Table 1). Savills has quantified the impact of the new stress test regulations by…

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The number of mortgages approved by UK lenders for home purchases fell in April as demand cooled following the end of the stamp duty tax break. According to the latest figures from the Bank of England, net residential mortgage approvals dropped for the third consecutive month, declining by 3,100 to 60,500. In contrast, remortgaging activity picked up, with approvals for switching to a new lender rising by 1,600 to 35,300 in April, following a similar increase the previous month, according to the BoE’s Money and Credit report. Lucian Cook, head of residential research at Savills, commented: “Lending declined in April following…

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Emergency services were on the scene of the incident in Clarendon Place, Portslade at around 8pm. A police car was at the scene when the reporter arrived and scenes of crime officers arrived shortly after and were seen entering the new flats. One passerby said that there had been a stabbing but this has not been confirmed by Sussex Police. Photo of large emergency response from the incident (Image: Supplied) One witness, who lives in the area, said: “I saw loads of police and armed officers were there. “We saw one woman being covered in a blanket while she was being treated.” Sussex Police…

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Martin & Co Leicester in partnership with JMP Solicitors has launched legal action against Leicester City Council over what they deem to be “unreasonably extortionate” selective licensing application fees. Landlords in Leicester are being charged an astonishing £1,290 per property — a figure that the letting agency deems to be totally unjustifiable when compared to selective licensing fees in other parts of the country. Despite the high fees, rental levels in Leicester are nowhere near the highest, making the council’s charges particularly egregious, according to Martin & Co Leicester. For context, the agency has offered the following examples: Newham, London: Selective…

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Vancouver, Canada, June 02, 2025 –(PR.com)– Centum Financial Group Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Smith as Vice President, Growth & Development, effective immediately. An accomplished executive and mortgage industry veteran, Smith brings over 20 years of experience leading national sales teams, executing growth strategies, and delivering measurable results in the financial services sector. She also holds the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation, reinforcing her commitment to professionalism and industry leadership.In her new role, Smith will lead CENTUM’s national efforts to expand broker network membership, support growth through strategic partnerships, and elevate CENTUM’s presence and influence across the…

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Jane Drake With a career in the UK property market spanning more than 30 years, Julie Drake is now a specialist in the sale of estate agencies. Formerly associate director at Savills, where she headed up their new homes team in the South West until 2011, Drake is currently a business sales broker and management consultant at Adam J Walker and Associates Limited. As a broker Drake has been responsible for the sale of a high number of agency businesses, and so is well-positioned to comment on those companies in our industry who are actively looking to expand through acquisitions,…

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Ministers have ordered an overhaul of UK airspace which could create more direct routes and let planes climb into the sky quicker.  In the long-term, the government says the redesign would create the necessary airspace for the “flying taxis” of the future to operate. READ NEXT: Prestwick Airport reveals major global flag carrier to operate 3 flights a week (Image: Generic image of plane) It comes as the UK’s flightpaths have not been changed since the 1950s when there were just 200,000 flights per year. This is compared with the 2.7m in 2024, as reported by The Scottish Sun.  The huge increase has resulted in flight congestion…

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