Publications & Information

We are the primary source of information on housing finance, the housing and mortgage markets and on housing policy in the UK. We produce a range of publications, information and statistics some of which are available on our website. These include:

Housing finance at a glance
Our quarterly newsletter gives a brief overview of current issues in the housing and mortgage markets. It is specifically written and distributed to all MPs, and members of the House of Lords who have an interest in housing issues.

CML News & Views
A fortnightly newsletter featuring information, opinions and perspectives on current issues in the mortgage and housing markets.

Market commentary
Monthly comment on the housing and mortgage market together with bi-annual housing market forecasts and risk outlook in our Reposession Risk Review.

Research
Articles, in-depth report and technical reports on key issues and policies affecting housing and mortgage markets in the UK and abroad.

Consumer information

We provide a range of consumer information on mortgages and the home buying process.

We have also produced a guide for MPs and their staff when dealing with enquiries from constituents who are having difficulty in meeting their mortgage payments. It covers the key messages that borrowers should be aware of at each stage of the arrears and possession process, and gives details of the organisations that may be able to provide advice and assistance in different circumstances.

Press Releases

CML Northern Ireland announces new chairman

Brian McCormick, head of mortgages at First Trust Bank, has today been appointed the new chairman of CML Northern Ireland. He replaces Derek Wilson of Ulster Bank who has held the position since April 2011.

First-time buyer activity up again in March

First-time buyer activity remained strong in March with the number of first-time buyers increasing by 20% according to data published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

CML: Buy-to-let sector continues to grow

Gross mortgage lending of £4.2 billion across 33,500 mortgages was advanced to buy-to-let landlords in the first quarter of 2013, according to latest survey data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. This compares with £4.6 billion the previous quarter, and £3.7 billion in the first quarter of last year.

CML: Repossessions 17% lower in first Q of 2013 than in 2012

The rate of repossession in the three months January to March remained at 0.07% for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to data published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. This rate is the equivalent of fewer than 1 in 1,400 mortgaged properties being taken into possession by lenders each quarter.

CML: Four years of low official rates - what do they mean for lenders?

It is now more that four years since Bank rate was cut to 0.5%, in March 2009. Our main article today looks at what the era of low official rates means for lenders and borrowers.

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