As part of our latest report, The Future of Specialist Mortgage Lending, Woodhurst spoke with leading voices from across the industry to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the sector’s future.

In this episode of In Good Company, Maud Swanborough sits down with Maria Harris, Founder and Chair of the Open Property Data Association, to discuss one of the report’s key themes: how data, technology and customer-centric innovation will influence the next generation of specialist lending.

The conversation explores the growing momentum behind Smart Property Data, which could contribute an estimated £2.06 billion annually to UK GDP by 2043, alongside the industry’s readiness for change as specialist lending continues to move into the mainstream. Maria also shares lessons from international markets that are further advanced in digitising property data and reflects on what lenders can learn from their experiences.

Drawing on insights from The Future of Specialist Mortgage Lending, the discussion highlights why successful lenders must combine product innovation with the flexibility to respond to customers’ unique circumstances.

Listen now and discover how technology, data and evolving customer expectations are reshaping the future of specialist lending.