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Maintaining confidence in conveyancing

We live (and work) in highly-regulated times – I probably don’t need to tell...

Fleet Mortgages: how we dealt with the downtime

Keeping staff motivated and engaged can be a difficult job at the best of...

We can’t do it alone

Sorry to say this, but I am not a fan of golf. However, hearing...

Busting myths about bridging finance

The demand for bridging finance has grown significantly over recent years, and yet, despite...

In defence of the procuration fee model

Government u-turns used to be as rare as hen’s teeth; indeed, back in the...

Make use of all the external resources in the market

We all pride ourselves on being experts in the mortgage market and the idea...

We need to ease the reliance upon the Bank of Mum and Dad

When you look at the first-time buyer market in the UK at present, you...

Most commercial finance providers are moving in the right direction

Businesses of all shapes and sizes have had to take a long hard look...

Will a deal get done?

Shall we talk Brexit? I can hear the groans across the land as you...

Choppy waters ahead?

2019 I hope has begun for you in busy fashion. Certainly, talking to our...

How self-build is evolving

At the Financial Services Expo London back in September, custom-build housing was highlighted as...

Second charge loans could be a match made in heaven

The relationship between second charge loans and brokers can sometimes feel like a long...

Squaring the long-term conundrum

In a market which has tended to work on short-term delivery, with a focus...

Q&A: Paul Adams, sales director at Pepper Money

BestAdvice (BA): Why did you choose to join a specialist lender from a mainstream...

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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...

Latest news

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...