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Income limits could exclude many London buyers from proposed deposit scheme

More than 22% of first-time buyer mortgage applicants in London and Greater London could be excluded from Andy Burnham's proposed 'Your First Home' scheme because their household incomes exceed its eligibility thresholds, according to Mojo Mortgages. The online mortgage broker's analysis of customer data from...
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Sirius Finance formalises wealth management referral arrangement

Sirius Finance has entered into a referral partnership with JRM Wealth Management, enabling its brokers to introduce clients seeking advice on pensions, wealth management and estate planning. The agreement establishes a formal referral route for clients whose financial requirements extend beyond property finance, allowing Sirius...

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Many first-time buyers aim to clear their mortgage by 40, TSB finds

More than one in six first-time buyers hope to be mortgage free by the...
House prices

Loft conversions can add a quarter to home values

Homeowners who extend upwards are reaping the biggest rewards, with new data from Nationwide...
News

Tembo launches HomeSaver account for mortgage customers

Digital savings and mortgage platform Tembo has launched a new account that combines saving...
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Clydesdale Bank updates valuation fee policy to support high-value borrowers

Clydesdale Bank has revised its approach to valuation fees, extending the benefit of free...
Appointments

The Recruitment Franchise Group reports strongest September in years

Rayner Personnel, part of The Recruitment Franchise Group, has hailed September 2025 as the...
Specialist

Vida profits surge as new banking licence powers record lending growth

Vida Group Holdings, the specialist mortgage lender which secured its full banking licence late...
SME finance

Lowestoft bingo hall acquired with six-figure funding from Reward

A Staffordshire-based gaming operator has secured six-figure funding to expand its estate and grow...
New build

New-build sales slump 62% as buyers await price stability

Sales of new-build homes have fallen sharply this year despite improved mortgage availability and...
Homebuying

Want to Sell by Christmas? You’ll Need to List by 23 October

If you’re hoping to hang your stockings in a new living room this Christmas,...
Capital Gains Tax

Public alarm sounds over Capital Gains Tax reform

A proposed reform that would apply Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to main residences has...
Protection

National Friendly unveils entry-level health cover aimed at affordability and access

National Friendly has launched Friendly Health, a new entry-level healthcare product designed to make...
Appointments

Jack Coombs promoted to chief operating officer at S&U plc

S&U plc has promoted Jack Coombs to the role of chief operating officer, signalling...
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First-time buyers

Income limits could exclude many London buyers from proposed deposit scheme

More than 22% of first-time buyer mortgage applicants in London and Greater London could...
News

Sirius Finance formalises wealth management referral arrangement

Sirius Finance has entered into a referral partnership with JRM Wealth Management, enabling its...
Appointments

Paragon appoints Fulford to lead specialist buy-to-let lending

Paragon Bank has promoted Matt Fulford to head of specialist lending in its mortgages...
News

Council tax reform tops homeowners’ Budget priorities

More than a third of homeowners and prospective buyers want the government to review...