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Government needs to act on stamp duty deadline

Even though the Budget is now just a few weeks away, you can sense...

Preparing for after the stamp duty holiday

The mortgage market works only because of deadlines being met. You might say the...

Bridging the financial information gap

Money can be a difficult topic for many people, and such conversations are proving...

Going the extra mile will help keep clients for life

As any mortgage broker will tell you, identifying the right mortgage for their client...

Does 2021 look any better for first-time buyers?

A friend of mine is learning to play the guitar. This wasn’t something that...

A matter of control

If we learned one thing in 2020 it’s that there will always be things...

How do you predict a year like 2021?

So, as one year ends, another comes into view. It has been a truly...

Income and spending in Covid

On November 15th The Resolution Foundation published a briefing note on the results of...

What a difference a year makes

I’m writing this on ‘Black Friday’ and have just seen some photos of Oxford...

Data protection can’t be ignored

Even prior to the pandemic, most businesses have become dependent upon a robust IT...

The later life market has reacted well to the pandemic

So, Lockdown 2 in England is now underway, while by the time you read...

The changing nature of making Christmas plans

‘The family can come to us next year – it’s our turn’. Or ‘We’ll...

Why service level transparency is more vital than ever

In this industry we talk a lot about transparency when it comes to service...

The advantages of being a self-employed mortgage adviser

Our world has changed dramatically over the past six months. This has led to...

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Remortgage options grow for pound-for-pound landlord borrowers

With many thousands of landlords set to come off two and five-year fixed rates in 2025 it makes more sense than ever to reach...

What, me? Standing out in a crowded market

The mortgage market is changing. It’s more competitive, more complex and more client-focused than ever before. But it’s not just client needs that are evolving,...

Food for thought for those not selling mortgage protection

Networks have told me that only one-in-four mortgages arranged are safeguarded by mortgage protection plans. This is poor and worse, from what I hear,...

Buy-to-let market could be mere months away from seismic shift

As the Renters Reform Bill works its way through parliament there should be much to engage advisers’ landlord borrower clients, and a lot of...

How a JBSP mortgage can help boost affordability

With the average house price in the UK nearing £300,000, affordability remains a sticking point for many prospective homebuyers, particularly those trying to buy...

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Complex cases and BTL confidence drive mortgage search trends in early 2025

A new analysis of broker search activity has revealed a sharp rise in complex...

Caring for loved ones carries hidden financial toll, new analysis finds

A new report has revealed a stark and growing gap between people’s expectations around...

Investment in learning narrows financial services skills gap

Financial services firms are investing in employee learning at a faster rate than almost...

HTB extends standard BTL pricing to semi-commercial cases

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has broadened its specialist mortgages offering by applying standard buy-to-let...
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