Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 24/04/2026

Few industries would accept a system where deals regularly collapse months after they appear agreed, yet this remains a common feature of the UK property market.

With new survey data revealing that a quarter of landlords are still unaware of what the Renters’ Rights Act means for them, now is the time for providers and brokers to play their part in helping to demystify the key changes coming into effect and ease any concerns that may arise due to the act’s implementation.

There has not been a huge amount to cheer in the mortgage market in recent weeks, with advisers dealing with fast-moving rates, ongoing product withdrawals, and clients trying to secure deals before they disappear.

Family financial support has long played a central role in how first-time buyers bridge deposit gaps.

With a few days to go until the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) commences on 1 May 2026, the general sentiment among landlords is not a rejection of reform, but more an acceptance that while the transition does pose a challenge, it’s one they can rise to.

Over the past 18 months, we have seen a clear shift emerging in the first-time buyer market.

The mortgage industry has always been demanding, but right now, many people are operating in a near-constant state of pressure.

Later life lending is one of the fastest evolving areas of our industry.

As we move into Q2 2026, it’s clear that the UK residential property market and mortgage sector face one certainty, which is uncertainty.

Mortgage advisers have always been used to dealing with uncertainty, but the current market environment has once again highlighted how quickly sentiment can shift when geopolitics moves interest rates and headlines start to drive borrower behaviour.