self-build mortgage

This page brings together news and insights on self-build mortgages, including specialist lenders, criteria, and case studies. Read below for coverage tailored to the self-build niche.

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 3 July 2026)

Your round-up of mortgage rate changes and product updates over the past week

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 3 July 2026)

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 29 May 2026)

Your round-up of mortgage rate changes and product updates over the past week

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 29 May 2026)

Specialist lenders see surge in self-build demand as housing supply tightens

Borrowers are turning to self-builds for more control and energy efficiency, but lenders warn the complexity demands expert brokers and careful planning

Specialist lenders see surge in self-build demand as housing supply tightens

Nationwide increases fixed mortgage rates

West Brom, Yorkshire, and Ecology go the opposite way by cutting rates

Nationwide increases fixed mortgage rates

Barclays raises mortgage rates

It's not the only lender announcing moves…

Barclays raises mortgage rates

Scottish buyers vs. English buyers: What every broker needs to know

'You'd think some brokers had crawled out of a coal mine the way they go on about how difficult it is'

Scottish buyers vs. English buyers: What every broker needs to know

Melton BS introduces mortgage for self-employed buyers

Mutual introduces new product for self-employed buyers

Melton BS introduces mortgage for self-employed buyers

Hanley Economic launches broker case discussion forum

Hanley Economic Building Society has announced that it will hold weekly broker case discussion forums, giving brokers direct access to senior underwriting decision-makers

Hanley Economic launches broker case discussion forum

Melton BS enhances self-build mortgage offering

Lender removes early repayment charges and reinspection fees

Melton BS enhances self-build mortgage offering

BuildStore teams up with L&C Mortgages

Partnership aims to provide tailored advice in line with Consumer Duty rules

BuildStore teams up with L&C Mortgages