Buy-to-let

TBMC launches new 80% two-year fix

TBMC has launched a new exclusive buy-to-let mortgage with Leeds Building Society. The deal, which...

Aldermore cuts certain rates for short time

Aldermore is cutting a number of mortgage rates for a limited period. The products in...

The Cambridge revamps buy-to-let offering

The Cambridge Building Society has relaunched its buy-to-let mortgage range. Fees have been cut and...

Landlords expect rents to rise in 2013

While only 1% of property investors anticipate they will reduce rents next year, 39%...

BTL boosts valuation activity

There was an annual increase in valuation activity in November after a strong performance...

New mortgage offering from Virgin Money

Virgin Money has cut a number of interest rates in its residential mortgage range....

New products from NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is launching a number of new deals. They include new 50% LTV...

Paragon confirms interest in Hampshire Trust

Paragon has confirmed it is in talks to acquire Hampshire Trust. The specialist lender said...

BPF slams rental surveys

The British Property Federation (BPF) believes a lack of official data on rents is...

Rental price growth to ease off?

Rightmove has revealed that rents look set to continue to rise in 2013 by...

Lettings agents in dialogue with Shelter

Discussions have taken place between lettings industry representatives and Shelter regarding greater transparency about...

The Coventry launches new mortgage range

The Coventry Building Society has unveiled a new range, which includes two-year fixed rates...

The Coventry withdraws from new interest-only

The Coventry Building Society will no longer offer interest-only residential mortgages for new lending...

Business boost for Complete FS

Complete FS has seen an increase of over 63% in new business levels over...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

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...

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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...