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How will the PT market play out?

When does political speak such as, ‘We always keep these types of things under...

Landlord purchase business to continue growth trajectory

The buy-to-let market has started 2024 at a fair old lick with plenty of...

Flexibility through remortgaging

Every January, the new year ushers in the chance for change, the opportunity to...

Specialist lenders will help first-time buyers in 2024

First up, may I wish you all a very happy new year and, despite...

Look beyond the credit score to support borrowers with complex incomes

The working world has changed significantly in recent years. It’s not just the ability...

Is the industry too pessimistic about the year ahead?

As you might have expected, there has been a flurry of data, statistics and...

Planning and development changes offer new year opportunities

The end of the year is not only a time for reflection, but for...

Are we underestimating the cost of retrofitting?

Whether we like it or not, most things in life usually come down to...

Express yourself

Bridging finance has many attractions, but the one which is almost always relevant to...

AI is not the answer for later life lending

Earlier this year, the government held a conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Rishi...

Why remortgaging remains a viable capital raising tool

Time is of the essence in the buy-to-let (BTL) market, where the ability to...

Always time to mitigate your fraud risk

In times of economic uncertainty, the risk of fraudulent activity and financial crime often...

New build solutions in a challenging market

New build properties are an attractive proposition for many borrowers, whether they are a...

Don’t underestimate the value of trackers in today’s market

Rate levels, as you might expect, continue to dominate market debate, particularly in the...

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AMI Protection Viewpoint 2025: Turning challenges into opportunities

Delivering better outcomes and protecting more customers is all in a day’s work for protection advisers. But in today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, navigating...

Private credit poses challenges and opportunities for UK CROs

The global financial crash of 2008 revealed the dangers of financial contagion. What began as a collapse in the United States sub-prime mortgage market...

GIS must be at the heart of place-based policymaking

The UK is under increasing pressure to deliver more homes, strengthen national infrastructure, and meet ambitious environmental goals – from the New Towns Taskforce...

The PT is dead. Long live the broker!

Did you know that every time a borrower approaches their bank directly, a mortgage broker dies? I’m teasing, of course. They don’t really die....

Landlords defy the doom – the buy-to-let bounce-back

While the Bank of England recently voted to hold the interest rate at 4%, which will have been disappointing news to landlords who had...

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Survey reveals cost of living pressures and tax fears weighing on mutual’s members

Concerns over the cost of living and the prospect of tax rises continue to...

Hope Capital gains dual recognition for workplace standards

Hope Capital Property Finance has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and has...

Industry partnership launches 95% funded pathway to address adviser shortage

A national initiative has been launched to confront the growing shortage of qualified financial...

British Business Bank sets out five-year plan to reshape finance for smaller firms

The British Business Bank has outlined plans to deliver what it describes as a...

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