# development finance (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover development finance. Page: Feed: --- ## [Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 21/08/2026](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/21/top-10-most-read-mortgage-broker-stories-this-week-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Kelly Newlands · Mortgage Solutions_ The post Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 21/08/2026 appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Two-thirds of FTBs rely on living at home to get on property ladder](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/21/two-thirds-of-ftbs-rely-on-living-at-home-to-get-on-property-ladder/) _2026-08-21 · Tania Ahmed · Mortgage Solutions_ The post Two-thirds of FTBs rely on living at home to get on property ladder appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Halifax makes rate cuts – but lenders aren’t being quick enough, says brokerage](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/21/halifax-makes-rate-cuts-but-lenders-arent-being-quick-enough-says-brokerage/) _2026-08-21 · Tania Ahmed · Mortgage Solutions_ The post Halifax makes rate cuts – but lenders aren’t being quick enough, says brokerage appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [CHL expands bridging proposition for borrowers with adverse credit](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/specialist-lending/bridging/2026/08/21/chl-expands-bridging-proposition-for-borrowers-with-adverse-credit/) _2026-08-21 · Tania Ahmed · Mortgage Solutions_ The post CHL expands bridging proposition for borrowers with adverse credit appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Foundation widens LTI criteria for higher earners](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/21/foundation-widens-lti-criteria-for-higher-earners/) _2026-08-21 · Tania Ahmed · Mortgage Solutions_ The post Foundation widens LTI criteria for higher earners appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Govt tax take climbs as stamp duty and IHT receipts increase](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/21/govt-tax-take-climbs-as-stamp-duty-and-iht-receipts-increase/) _2026-08-21 · Tania Ahmed · Mortgage Solutions_ The post Govt tax take climbs as stamp duty and IHT receipts increase appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [DIFF podcast: From one-off event to industry movement: The BMPAN story](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/diversity-inclusion/pod/2026/08/21/diff-podcast-from-one-off-event-to-industry-movement-the-bmpan-story/) _2026-08-21 · Kelly Newlands · Mortgage Solutions_ The post DIFF podcast: From one-off event to industry movement: The BMPAN story appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Green finance scholarship has future-proofed my understanding, says Coreco’s Nursiah](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/green-finance-scholarship-has-future-proofed-my-understanding-says-corecos-nursiah/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ Completing the Green Finance Institute’s (GFI's) Certificate for Financing Greener Homes is something all brokers should consider to skill up and get ahead of energy efficiency housing requirements, a mortgage adviser has said. The post Green finance scholarship has future-proofed my understanding, says Coreco’s Nursiah appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Tandem makes leadership team appointments as it prepares for growth](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/tandem-makes-leadership-team-appointments-as-it-prepares-for-growth/) _2026-08-20 · Kelly Newlands · Mortgage Solutions_ The post Tandem makes leadership team appointments as it prepares for growth appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Slight rise in non-advised mortgage sales, FCA data shows](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/slight-rise-in-non-advised-mortgage-sales-fca-data-shows/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ Non-advised mortgage sales made up 3.3% of new loans in 2025, data from the regulator showed. The post Slight rise in non-advised mortgage sales, FCA data shows appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OLVCWMoVdqDd) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Mint sets up First Time Developers Academy to nurture next generation](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/specialist-lending/commercial-finance/2026/08/20/mint-sets-up-first-time-developers-academy-to-nurture-next-generation/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ Specialist lender, Mint Property Finance, has launched its Mint First Time Developers Academy, to give aspiring developers confidence before starting their first project. The post Mint sets up First Time Developers Academy to nurture next generation appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Parker joins Roma Finance as operations director](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/specialist-lending/commercial-finance/2026/08/20/parker-joins-roma-finance-as-operations-director/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ James Parker has been appointed as operations director at Roma Finance, amid the lender's plans to reach a £1bn loan book by 2029. The post Parker joins Roma Finance as operations director appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Newts, badgers and the small developer: Why building still adds up – Hall](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/specialist-lending/commercial-finance/2026/08/20/newts-badgers-and-the-small-developer-why-building-still-adds-up-hall/) _2026-08-20 · Guestauthor · Mortgage Solutions_ How much can one newt cost you? I ask because a property developer building his own home recently found out. The post Newts, badgers and the small developer: Why building still adds up – Hall appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Independent surveyors should play key role in home buying reforms, says Houzecheck](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/independent-surveyors-should-play-key-role-in-home-buying-reforms-says-houzecheck/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ The surveying sector should be central to the government's plans to reform the home buying process to give buyers access to reliable information about the condition of a property, Houzecheck has suggested. The post Independent surveyors should play key role in home buying reforms, says Houzecheck appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Finova appoints Tredwell to lead data strategy](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/finova-appoints-tredwell-to-lead-data-strategy/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ Cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider, Finova, has appointed Tom Tredwell as its director of data to drive its data strategy. The post Finova appoints Tredwell to lead data strategy appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [Mortgage misconceptions see potential FTBs eliminate themselves from homeownership](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/mortgage-misconceptions-see-potential-ftbs-eliminate-themselves-from-homeownership/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ Aspiring first-time buyers are potentially ruling themselves out of getting a mortgage over beliefs they will be declined because of their circumstances, a survey found. The post Mortgage misconceptions see potential FTBs eliminate themselves from homeownership appeared first on Mortgage Solutions . ## [More2life releases zero-ERC lifetime mortgage](https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/mortgage-news/2026/08/20/more2life-releases-zero-erc-lifetime-mortgage/) _2026-08-20 · Shekina Tuahene · Mortgage Solutions_ More2life has added early repayment charge-free options to its lifetime mortgage range. The post More2life releases zero-ERC lifetime mortgage appeared first on Mortgage Solutions .