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Charting the right course on protection advice

To say that having a strong protection proposition, or an arrangement where you refer...

The cost of aborted UK property transactions: implications for mortgage advisers

In the dynamic landscape of the UK property market, mortgage advisers play a pivotal...

Delivering a specialist FTB focus

The somewhat unexpected early election call will inevitably impact the UK housing market to...

The positive impact of self-build

There are plenty of people out there with aspirations of building their own home...

Helping advisers build their businesses – a personal and holistic approach

Mortgage and protection advisers came together for a day of learning and networking at...

Credit scoring vs credit checking in a tougher market

Understanding the fundamental differences between a credit score and a credit check and how...

BBR hold decision shouldn’t take away from positive outlook

After this month’s MPC meeting and the decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR)...

Do MPs really understand the current market environment?

It was intriguing to watch the recent verbal evidence session of the Levelling Up,...

Local knowledge crucial to delivering for brokers across the country

One particularly encouraging aspect to the market at the moment is the appetite to...

Paying off debt with a second charge mortgage

The rate of UK inflation fell to its lowest level in two and a...

Why landlords need specialist solutions

Supply and demand is a constant topic of conversation within the wider UK housing...

Identifying the three most common approaches to surveys

According to recent data from Rightmove, Thursday 28 March signified the biggest day for...

Top questions asked by brokers on mortgage fraud

Kirsty Jefferies, financial crime manager, intermediary and solicitor panel, Coventry for intermediaries, and Andrew...

Purchase market improvement could make all the difference in 2024

Slowly but surely, the clouds do appear to be breaking up when it comes...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...