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<p>United Trust Bank has completed a £505,000 unregulated bridging loan for a property investment company to acquire and refurbish a four-bedroom detached house in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The 75% loan-to-value facility enabled the borrower to purchase the property and undertake a £50,000 refurbishment ...

<p>CapitalRise has provided a £5.5 million senior development loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of a townhouse on Chapel Street in Belgravia. The finance will convert an uninhabitable property into a five-bedroom family home.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/len...

<p>The Government has extended cladding funding to buildings under 11 metres for the first time, prioritising properties by risk level rather than height. Campaign groups have warned that limited funding may create further delays for affected leaseholders.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.proper...

<p>South-facing gardens continue to command a price premium of approximately £20,000, or 7%, despite homeowners increasingly avoiding outdoor spaces during recent heatwaves. Research from Yopa shows 82% of homeowners still prefer south-facing gardens, though 18% believe frequent heatwaves will reduc...

<p>Estate agency CJ Hole has relocated its Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises in Somerset, marking the 12th office for franchise owner Chris Hill. The office opened on 3 July and will continue to provide sales, lettings and property management services to the local area.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

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FOIA disclosures indicate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recommended moving to one modernized credit score, but FHFA mandated two. The policy could increase lender operational costs and add pricing uncertainty that small business owners may feel through higher borrowing costs.

Preferred equity behind Freddie Mac conventional loans is being used to bridge proceeds gaps and preserve liquidity in a higher rate market. A single lender structure can streamline underwriting, documentation, and servicing and may support phased funding and future supplemental financing.