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Green rent cap plan could squeeze buy-to-let affordability

Green Party proposals to restrict private rent increases for three years could make it harder for buy-to-let borrowers to meet lender affordability criteria, brokers have warned. Speaking at the party conference in Brighton earlier today leader Zack Polanski proposed an “emergency brake” that would limit...

Firms’ confidence in FCA rises as satisfaction hits 79%

Confidence in the Financial Conduct Authority has increased, with almost eight in 10 regulated firms now highly satisfied with their relationship with the regulator. The latest FCA and Practitioner Panel annual survey found 79% of firms reported high levels of satisfaction, up from 74% last...

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Average LTVs back over 60% barrier

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Aldermore added to Connells’ lender panel

Connells has added Aldermore's residential and buy-to-let mortgages to its product range. Connells is currently...

Friday rate cuts from Abbey for Intermediaries

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The Leeds launches new two-year discount deal

The Leeds Building Society has launched a new two-year discount mortgage at 2.85%. It is...

Bank Rate held for 25th consecutive month

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once more voted for no...

PRS void periods continue to fall

Paragon says the average void period of private rented sector property has fallen for...

98% pay-out rate for Scot Prov on life cover

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Green rent cap plan could squeeze buy-to-let affordability

Green Party proposals to restrict private rent increases for three years could make it...

Firms’ confidence in FCA rises as satisfaction hits 79%

Confidence in the Financial Conduct Authority has increased, with almost eight in 10 regulated...

Westmarq challenges surveying ‘duopoly’ as it targets lender business

Westmarq has challenged mortgage lenders to move more of their valuation business away from...

Why advisers can be part of the conveyancing team

There is a tendency to think the mortgage adviser’s involvement in conveyancing begins with...