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The employed vs self-employed adviser conundrum

I recently stumbled across a bit of a saga/debate/discussion/part-soap opera around self-employment within the...

Time to define ‘niche’?

In days of old, the word niche was a catch-all way of describing anything...

Gain a full understanding of the second charge sphere

It’s no secret how hard it currently is to secure the services of a...

Deposit Unlock will help low deposit borrowers buy a new build home

A new private sector initiative to help people buy a new build home with...

The self-employed shouldn’t be second-class mortgage borrowers

The end of the government’s furlough scheme marks another step towards a pre-pandemic normality...

Driving standards in the private rented sector

Buy-to-let is a divisive subject. Mention the term round the dinner party table and...

Want more GI sales? It’s all about the PITCH

Insurance is a saturated market. Consumers have many different options available to them. They...

Regular client contact more important than ever

We are now over half-way through September and some might say half a month...

Financial advice/coaching – are we there yet?

Parents and grandparents will be familiar with the question, “Are we there yet?” Particularly...

Brokers can help FTBs with credit issues

The recent growth in the number of lenders offering high LTV mortgage products to...

Brokers get the credit for picking the right remortgage partners

In an ideal world, there would not be any pressing time deadlines when it...

The current mortgage market remains robust

On the back of an exciting start to the new football season, it’s time...

Networks choosing AR firms, as much as vice versa

For appointed representative (AR) firms, choosing the right network is perhaps the most important...

Retirement can be taxing

Many headlines concentrate on the gross return various investments yield. Yet when income is...

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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...