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    Lack of lender appetite poses biggest hurdle for mortgage brokers working with overseas clients

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    New research from Butterfield Mortgages Limited in the UK, commissioned through Censuswide, indicates that the majority of UK brokers find it increasingly difficult to secure finance for international clients, with currency fluctuations and a lack of lender appetite among the biggest challenges. The prime London mortgage provider commissioned the independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage […]
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      Overseas property buyers cautious amid economic and political uncertainty

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      Recent policy changes and economic shifts are having an impact on international property investors looking at UK-based assets, according to UK brokers. Butterfield in the UK commissioned market research firm Censuswide to conduct an independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage brokers. Seven in ten (71%) reported seeing greater caution among their overseas clients in anticipation […]
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      Seoul and Tokyo the fastest growing housing markets globally

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      House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world. After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai (15.8%) in the United Arab Emirates. Knight Frank, which compared global markets across 46 cities, also noted that these three cities are also the fastest […]
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      Inntelo AI raises £506,000 pre-seed to accelerate rollout of AI concierge in hotels

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      UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has raised more than £500,000 in a pre-seed funding round to fuel its commercial growth. It follows impressive early traction, with multiple hotels adopting its AI Concierge platform. The £506,000 round was led by venture capital fund Haatch and its partner British Business Bank, with participation from Look AI […]
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      Inntelo AI appoints global advisory board to accelerate innovation and growth in hospitality tech

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      UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has announced the formation of its global advisory board, comprising renowned hospitality leaders from the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Inntelo AI has developed a conversational and agentic AI tool for hotels. Its AI Concierge works alongside hotel teams to enhance guest experiences and streamline daily […]
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      Trump tariffs could freeze Bank of England base rate

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      The inflationary effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs mean the Bank of England could keep the base rate at its current level for longer, according to an economist. While cutting the base rate from its current level of 4.5% could be a way to stimulate the economy, tariffs tend to have inflationary effects that would […]
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      Overseas clients key to growth for brokers, but finding lenders and navigating policy changes are major challenges

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      While most UK mortgage brokers are keen to grow their customer base internationally, finding suitable lenders and dealing with the complexities of government policy are proving to be significant obstacles when taking on non-UK clients, new research from RAW Capital Partners has found. The Guernsey-based specialist lender commissioned an independent survey of 300 UK mortgage […]
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      US commercial stock most in need of redevelopment

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      Some 44% of office buildings in the US are seen as outdated and in need of investment, analysis from commercial real estate firm JLL has found. This compares to 34% in Europe, as some countries are ahead of others in terms of decarbonising commercial stock. New York, Washington DC, Paris, Chicago and London are particularly […]
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      Barings Announces £250m Real Estate Mandate

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      Barings has announced a £250m real estate debt mandate with The Phoenix Group for its matching adjustment portfolio. In partnership with Phoenix, Barings will build a portfolio of investment grade buy and hold UK commercial mortgage loan assets across a range of commercial property sectors, including industrial, residential and offices across Greater London and regional […]
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