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Remember, remember the 28th of July

If you have read the headline then I think it is fair to say...

It has probably never been tougher

Being a mortgage adviser in 2024 is probably the hardest it has ever been....

UK mortgage market remains one of the most advanced in the world as change drives innovation

As Chancellor Reeves focuses on her ambitions to “return to economic stability” and create...

HM Land Reg fee hikes causing market disturbance

There’s a fee hike coming shortly for key conveyancing documents at HM Land Registry,...

Older borrowers won’t all be served by a mainstream-only approach

When it comes to the mortgage borrowing public in the UK, the numbers tend...

Alleviating ‘the loneliness of the long-distance adviser’

In today’s increasingly digital and remote-working world, many advisers might find themselves working at...

Consumer Duty: helping brokers understand and identify vulnerability

This summer marked the first anniversary of the new Consumer Duty rules and the...

Landlords should act now on energy efficiency

2030 of course seems like a very long time in the future. By then,...

Plan ahead with a Buy for University mortgage

The recently appointed Labour government has announced that it is set to impose a...

Strengthening remortgage market should be taken advantage of

After a fairly lengthy period where the significant mode of refinancing appeared to be...

A broker’s role in reigniting the buzz of buying

Over the last few years, first time buyers (FTBs) have faced several significant obstacles...

A temperature check of the property market

The UK property market has shown definite signs of recovery this year, gradually overcoming...

Landlords will want advice before and after the Budget

Somewhat understandably there is going to be a huge amount of focus on the...

Increasing landlord demand for HMOs is no surprise

Where is the buy-to-let market heading right now? How does the PRS look? Well,...

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Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...