We've removed maximum height limit on new-build blocks of flats

We've updated our criteria and removed the maximum height limit on new-build blocks of flats to provide new-lending opportunities for brokers and members. 

The change means we now offer 80% Loan-To-Value for residential and buy-to-let lending on high-rise residences over eight storeys high providing they were built after January 2020. 

The Society recognises the increasing construction of high-rise dwellings and modern building methods to improve safety standards, and so the new policy removes the previous cap of eight-storey buildings to give borrowers and brokers more options. 

Duncan Turner, Business Development Manager at The Cambridge, said: 

“In larger cities and growing communities, high rise residential properties are helping to address the UK’s housing needs.  

“By changing our criteria and removing the cap on the height of new-build blocks of flats, we are providing more choice and flexibility to our brokers and to our members to help more people have a home.” 

Earlier this year, we removed application fees from all our mortgage products to make it easier for members and brokers.  

Cambridge Building Society mortgages are available on properties across England and Wales.  

Take a look at our range of mortgage products for more information. 

If you would like to discuss a product or talk through a case, call 0345 601 2744 or email the intermediary team via intermediary@cambridgebs.co.uk.