KFH offloads mortgage division

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Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH) has sold its Financial Services mortgage division to First Mortgage. As part of the acquisition, KFH’s mortgage advisory team, led by Kelly Wicks and Malcolm Waldron, will join First Mortgage. The team’s experience, client relationships, and knowledge of the London property market are expected to play a key role in … Read more

TPFG reports strong growth, profit in line with expectations

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The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has announced its trading update for the year ending 31 December 2025, reporting significant organic growth during the period, with full year adjusted profit before tax expected to be at least in line with market expectations.  Building on a successful H1 performance, H2 trading has continued to deliver good growth … Read more

RAN conference returns next week

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The RAN Conference will take place at the Novotel London West on Thursday 11th December with the event’s headline sponsor, Street Group, set to be heavily involved in the event. Street Group, the PropTech firm behind Street.co.uk and Spectre, will host a thought leadership session, VIP client hospitality, and joining RAN’s most influential networking opportunities. “We’re … Read more

Half of borrowers now prefer two-year fixes as rate uncertainty grows

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Nearly half (49%) of borrowers comparing mortgage deals in November 2025 were considering two-year fixed-rate options, according to new data from Moneyfactscompare. This shorter-term deal was favoured by first-time buyers (70%) and remortgage customers (62%), while second-time buyers showed more variation, with 45% leaning towards five-year or longer terms. Despite higher overall mortgage rates, 7% … Read more