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Is purchase activity really going to fall in 2022?

2022 and 2023 lending predictions were boosted recently by IMLA’s foray into this space...

2022 is a year to be welcomed

Some people seem permanently disposed towards wallowing in the myriad of bad news that...

Lenders see market to be secured in high LTV lending

The mortgage market has seen more than its fair share of ups and downs...

Remortgaging advice: the simplest approach can be the most effective

For anyone and everyone who has worked in and around the mortgage market for...

Flexibility and reliability key for lenders who want to stand out

Brokers operating in the bridging market are in a fantastic position today. The sector...

Why property surveys should matter to brokers

It’s understandable why many borrowers prefer to stick simply to the mortgage lender’s valuation....

‘Use it or lose it’ doesn’t make sense

Technology is often at the forefront of all minds, particularly when you’re an intermediary...

Strategies to grow the later life lending market

Last month’s Budget announcement might have seemed like something of a ‘damp squib’ in...

Push positive first-time buyer messages out there

Prospective first-time buyers might look at the current housing market situation and wonder if...

Green is the colour – but who pays?

The government’s recent proposals on how it intends to encourage ‘green’ home improvements amongst...

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...

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Starting well is easy… staying well is the work

January often arrives with good intentions. Fresh starts. New habits. A quiet promise to ourselves that this year will be different. And for many people,...

From one-off deal to lifetime client: why protection reviews keep you connected

When I first started out in the mortgage industry, I used to think the relationship naturally tapered off once a customer completed on their...

2026 forecasts: why advice will matter even more this year

As we move into 2026, mortgage rules are changing and the aim is clear to make it easier for borrowers to speak to lenders,...

Limited company buy-to-let moves centre stage

The 2025 Budget will be remembered for many things, but the slip-up that ironically saw the Office for Budget Responsibility figures released minutes before...

2026 forecasts: More pessimism or will the housing market strengthen?

Throughout 2025 many in the housing industry, both lenders and builders cast serious doubt on the government’s ability to reach its target of building...

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US exodus lifts demand for prime London homes

A rising number of Americans leaving the United States is helping to fuel demand...

Millennials tie confidence and purpose most closely to work

More than eight in 10 UK workers believe being unable to work because of...

Housing transactions rise in 2025 despite stamp duty reset and Budget nerves

UK housing market activity proved more resilient than expected last year, with transaction volumes...

Housing market steadies as November transactions rise on a seasonal basis

Residential transaction volumes edged higher in November, according to the latest provisional data from...

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