Introducing this Friday’s Weekly Wrap, where we bring the news to you. 

Every Friday we are ending your work week by wrapping up the last 7 days of news for you by choosing some key updates and events to share. This news will cover everything property, from estate agent fees to broker updates to government policy, and be a sure way for you to finish your week up to date.

In the past seven days we have seen news about borrower’s experiences with brokers, mortgage rates on the rise again, and uncertainty within the market. Let’s take a look at this week’s Weekly Wrap:

1. Two-thirds of borrowers feel they did not receive clear broker fee and commission breakdown
2. Mortgage rates edge higher despite base rate cut
3. Still a buyers’ market but tax speculation brings uncertainty
4. Stamp duty lifts 10% to £6.4bn as new thresholds kick in
5. Nearly 5,000 FCA impersonators reported in first half of the year