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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,...

The role of bridging finance in addressing property market challenges

As a packager, our role involves providing tailored financial solutions that address the specific...

Flying the second charge flag

The rise of the second charge mortgage market has been very well documented over...

How advisers can shorten conveyancing delays

As a mortgage adviser, your role has always had the potential to extend far...

Measures in the King’s Speech could spice up the PRS

It still feels a bit strange to refer to it as the King's Speech,...

Have we reached a tipping point?

As the curtains closed on a hugely successful Olympic Games in Paris, Tom Cruise...

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Remortgage options grow for pound-for-pound landlord borrowers

With many thousands of landlords set to come off two and five-year fixed rates in 2025 it makes more sense than ever to reach...

What, me? Standing out in a crowded market

The mortgage market is changing. It’s more competitive, more complex and more client-focused than ever before. But it’s not just client needs that are evolving,...

Food for thought for those not selling mortgage protection

Networks have told me that only one-in-four mortgages arranged are safeguarded by mortgage protection plans. This is poor and worse, from what I hear,...

Buy-to-let market could be mere months away from seismic shift

As the Renters Reform Bill works its way through parliament there should be much to engage advisers’ landlord borrower clients, and a lot of...

How a JBSP mortgage can help boost affordability

With the average house price in the UK nearing £300,000, affordability remains a sticking point for many prospective homebuyers, particularly those trying to buy...

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Atom bank selects Provenir to enhance risk decisioning and data orchestration

Atom bank has partnered with Provenir to deploy the software firm's AI Decisioning Platform...

FCA to launch live AI testing service to support safe innovation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to launch a live artificial intelligence...

Manchester Building Society unveils vision for King Street flagship branch

Manchester Building Society has released the first images of its new King Street branch...

Stonebridge and Matt Clarke Mortgage Services renew long-term partnership

Stonebridge, the national mortgage and protection network, has strengthened its relationship with Matt Clarke...
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