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Did you know that the Mortgage Required team regularly volunteer at Foodshare Maidenhead?


We are proud to be able to lend a hand to help Foodshare Maidenhead who are a caring organisation dedicated to supporting the local community during the cost of living crisis.

They are compassionate, friendly, and understanding. If you or someone you know have found yourself struggling financially, and are local to the area, don't go hungry or be afraid to ask for help.

Give them a call on 01628 262711.

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As part of the Renters Rights Act 2025, a mandatory registration system for private landlords in England will be introduced in 2027.

The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will hold information on private landlords renting properties in England under assured or regulated tenancies.

Here are the lowest fixed mortgage rates of the week, available to first-time buyers, home movers, buy-to-let, and those remortgaging.

Call us for more information: 01628 507477 or email: team@mortgagerequired.com.

Saturday 26th September, Andy Burnham announced a new equity loan scheme called “Your First Home”. The scheme, which will be confirmed at next month’s budget, is aimed at first-time buyers looking to purchase a new-build property from a developer signed up to the scheme.

On Wednesday 28th October, Chancellor John Healey delivered the 2026 Autumn Budget.

We have summarised the key points relating to property and tax.

In September 2026, they extended this to a wider range for those moving home. Eligible homeowners looking to purchase their next property can access the delayed start mortgage, which could help with the overlap between properties, solicitor, removal, and repair costs.

A mortgage ‘stress test’ revolves around predicting future ‘affordability’. It is seen by many borrowers as just another hurdle to overcome, but it’s important to understand why it was introduced and who it is meant to protect.

There are several scenarios for a landlord where standard buy-to-let lending isn’t enough for their investment. For more complex properties, ownership structures, or borrowing circumstances, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage may provide options that are not available through mainstream lenders.

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new measure to protect leaseholders in England and Wales from high fees and poorly regulated property management companies.