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Increased SME lending by high street banks
Business lending by the high street banks increased in the first quarter of 2025 to £4.6 billion, a sixth consecutive quarterly rise and the highest amount since the second quarter of 2022.
Landlords seizing value-for-money opportunities on ‘fixer-uppers’
Buy-to-let landlords are being presented with significant investment opportunities, as new analysis shows unmodernised homes are selling for up to 12.3% below regional averages.
Bridging completions hit £2.8bn in Q1 2025
The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) reported £2.8 billion in bridging completions for Q1 2025, equalling the record set in Q4 2024. New applications surged by 55.3% to £18.34 billion, signalling robust market demand.
Planning approvals drop despite rise in applications
England’s planning system is showing signs of growing strain as new government figures reveal a sharp disconnect between rising demand and falling approvals.
