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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....

Retirement income and what to use – pension fund or housing wealth?

This is a what came first, the chicken or the egg, conundrum. It is common...

Easing tension between lenders and advisers

At any given time in our market, I think it’s always possible to sense...

Meeting the growing demand for advice

Clearly, one of the major regulatory concerns at present is the somewhat uneasy ‘coalition’...

Something extra

Firstly, some facts for you. A healthy active life that exercises body and mind...

Are the Stamp Duty rumours dead?

Parliament may currently be officially in recess but the real truth of the matter...
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Christian Faes: Across the Pond

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year, we knew it was going to be interesting! The property market...

A home shouldn’t be out of reach for those who keep the UK running

In a housing market that has grown steadily more selective, it is often those who arguably help keep the country running who are quietly...

Richard Pike: A conference of positivity – Global ABS Day three

It’s time for reflection of the last three days here in Barca. To readers, this must seem like a pretty decent gig to be...

Maximising embedded value and delivering a great service

While advisers understand the importance of looking after existing clients, nurturing your back book beyond that mortgage-remortgage cycle is certainly easier said than done. It...

Open banking and smart data transformed finance – now it’s time to do the same for property

The UK is set for a 'smart data' revolution, a revolution which began with the advent of open banking, and one which now has...

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Christian Faes: Across the Pond

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year,...
Technology

REalyse reports 30% month-on-month growth as brokers and agents tap into AI tools

Proptech platform REalyse has reported a 30% month-on-month increase in agent sign-ups to its...
Buy-to-let

Cooling rental market signals shift in tenant behaviour as first-time buyers return

Tenant demand across Great Britain has dropped sharply, marking a significant turning point in...
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Mortgage advice in jeopardy as FCA reopens the door to execution-only

Execution only and FCA’s consultation has been playing on my mind. Having navigated decades...

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