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Use technology to simplify the application process

We've been operating in a tech-driven world for many years now but the pandemic...

Spring is here

Spring is usually a time for renewal and optimism. Spring this year will hopefully...

A change of status need not be in one direction

Clearly, when it comes to important decisions for mortgage and protection advice practices, one...

When it comes to debt, income protection can make all the difference

This week marks Debt Awareness Week, an initiative run by debt charity StepChange to...

High net worth demand for specialist mortgages on the rise

The recent budget certainly put the economy, businesses and personal finances firmly in the...

Volume conveyancers have proved their worth

Over the years it’s been a notable trend in the conveyancing sector that the...

Reasons to be positive about 2021 and beyond

With early Spring sunshine beginning to seep through, Lockdown 3 measures starting to be...

Rates really do matter

The push towards long-term fixed-rate mortgages seems to be gathering a small amount of...

Lockdown easing should boost supply

Broadly speaking, you would have to say that the Budget did just about all...

The need for specialist products will only continue to rise

Building a new arm of any business is a daunting task at any time....

There’s a greater need for understanding clients’ finances

Generally speaking, I’m a pretty positive guy but I’m not ashamed to say that...

Why PTs aren’t all good

2020 was likely to have been a good year for many mortgage market stakeholders...

The packager continues to play a vital role for brokers and lenders

As we hope to see a return to some sort of normality in the...

Government needs to act on stamp duty deadline

Even though the Budget is now just a few weeks away, you can sense...

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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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