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Autumn Budget 2026 on 28 October: what property borrowers should watch

Bridging Loans
The Autumn Budget is on 28 October 2026. What is and is not confirmed for property, and why timing matters for short-term property finance.

Bridging Trends Q2 2026: lending eases as chain breaks and auctions gain share

Bridging Loans
Bridging Trends Q2 2026 recorded £173.1m of lending, a 0.81% average monthly rate and faster 46-day completions, with chain breaks and auctions gaining share.

Bank Rate held at 3.75%: what the September decision means for property finance

Bridging Loans
The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 3.75% in September 2026 on a 6–3 vote. What it means for bridging finance and refinancing exits.

Property Auctions & the 28-Day Completion Window (UK)

Market Insight
The headline: When a property is bought at a UK auction, the buyer typically pays a deposit on the day and must complete within...

The UK Bridging Finance Market in 2026: Size, Growth & Drivers

Market Insight
The headline: The UK bridging finance market reached record scale in 2025, with industry loan books surpassing £13 billion according to the Bridging &...

The UK Property Market in 2025: Why Short-Term Lending Is More Relevant Than Ever

Market Insight
Structural dynamics in the UK real estate sector are creating an expanding window of opportunity for flexible, asset-backed finance.

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