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BTL market outlook: navigating challenges and opportunities

The private rental sector remains a cornerstone of the UK housing market, supported by...

Seize the opportunity to help those rejected by the high street

Whatever lies ahead of us in 2025, it will certainly be a year full...

Revolution is coming…

I truly believe that we are on the cusp of a tech revolution in...

In brief: 2025 predictions

Industry figures provide their predictions for the 2025 mortgage market. Leon Diamond, CEO, LiveMore: "The later life...

All signs point to a positive UK bridging market in 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, KSEYE foresees a year of growth, innovation, and...

Affordability and flexibility will continue to be vital in 2025’s market

As 2024 draws to a close and lenders begin to look ahead to the...

Looking ahead to the bridging market in 2025

As we step into 2025, the UK bridging market is gearing up for another...

Specialist mortgages to become the norm

As we look ahead to 2025, the specialist mortgage market is set to play...

The five words that will define the buy-to-let sector in 2025

As the year draws to a close and we look ahead to 2025, there...

Enhancing our broker communication in 2024

As we close another impactful year, technology has been pivotal in strengthening our broker...

2025 forecast for the bridging market

As we move into 2025, the bridging finance sector continues to prove its value...

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Artificial Intelligence

If you motivate an idiot you just get stupid things done quicker

There's a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence in the mortgage industry right now. Nearly nine in 10 mortgage brokers want technology to play...

Hobson’s Choice: Which root canal treatment would you prefer, Sir?

Now that Andy Pandy from ‘oop norf’ is de facto the Prime Minister elect and will shortly be choosing the colour scheme of No...

Buy-to-let: reality versus a much-peddled narrative

Every few months, it seems, another report emerges suggesting buy-to-let no longer stacks up as an investment proposition. The headlines are often dramatic, the...

A week of progress and reassurance

The past week has brought further reassurance for borrowers. With the Bank of England holding the base rate as expected and inflation remaining steady...

ABS 2026 review: Economic factors stemming growth

As the Global ABS conference ended there was no doubt that it was a huge success, with official numbers being confirmed at 5,500 attendees,...

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Hodge broadens property lending criteria across residential ranges

Hodge Bank has expanded its property lending criteria, widening access to mortgage finance for...
Shariah property finance

GCC searches for UK homes rise 16%

Searches for UK residential property from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investors increased by 16%...
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Mortgage market still failing to understand freelancers

The mortgage market has yet to fully adapt to the growth of freelance and...
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Hidden costs top Gen Z homebuying fears as millennials focus on repair bills

First-time buyers’ concerns are shifting significantly by age, with younger buyers focused on upfront...

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