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The value of advice in a nutshell

At the current time, I suspect many broker firms are concerned about their ability...

What will it be worth?

£1 will always be worth £1. If you devalue £1 you still have £1....

How will individual lenders react to this crisis?

How things can change, and how quickly they can change. From a position where many...

Retirement knowledge

Where are you on the Dunning-Kruger competence curve on retirement income planning? I ask...

Where is the economy really going?

Q: How many economists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Seven, plus...

Some are better at closing the protection gap than others

For as long as I can remember, the advisory profession has been grappling with...

We need to look beyond Stamp Duty changes

There’s a Radiohead song called ‘2 + 2 = 5’ which, if I’m not...

Equity release growth stalled in 2019. Why?

Key has published its UK Equity Release Market Monitor for 2019. The headline from...

We need a regulatory level-playing field

Landlords have had their fair share of new rules and regulations to deal with...

Risk probability

I am writing this a few days after I recently listened to the pollster,...

Dealing with the challenges of the future

As we move towards the end of the year, it’s natural to review the...

Sam Barker: broker positivity will shine through

“In limbo, slowing down, genuine concerns.” No, not extracts from my old school reports...

A house-buying reservation agreement pilot would be very welcome

Today, certainty can seem in very short supply and it therefore makes sense that...

Having those difficult conversations

Maybe I am getting older, but I seem to be attending more funerals recently....

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

Latest news

Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...