There’s also been a warning for landlords to prepare for capital gains tax (CGT) changes, while lenders alerted brokers to the looming stamp duty deadline.

The continuing cladding scandal has also grabbed reader attention this week.

Nationwide cuts fixed mortgage rates

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NatWest tightens affordability and stops lending to self-employed borrowers receiving SEISS

Landlords need to be prepared for every possibility with CGT changes – Young

Lenders warn brokers about completing legal work for stamp duty deadline

PM slams mortgage lenders for cladding response but leaves leaseholders with the bill

Law firm fined for breaching conveyancing AML rules

TSB limits self-employed to 75 per cent LTV as Santander tightens income demands

Landlords criticise Sunak’s decision to freeze renters’ benefits

Platform adds more 90 per cent LTV deals and Clydesdale cuts LTI cap – round-up

High rise buildings without cladding will not need EWS1 form after government u-turn