Buy-to-let

Landlords challenged over student misconceptions

Landlords looking to purchase property to rent to students in the next academic year...

Virgin to cut Northern Rock rates

Virgin Money is cutting interest rates on number a number of its Northern Rock...

New BTL deals from Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages is cutting its rates on buy-to-let mortgages by up to 0.35 percentage...

Connect unveils options for non-regulated advisers

Connect Mortgage Club has launched a new website for intermediaries and non-regulated advisers. The firm,...

Rents continue to rise

Rents rose for a fifth consecutive month in August, according to the latest Buy-to-Let...

CHL volunteers complaints data

CHL Mortgages has disclosed complaints data for the first half of 2012. During the...

TBMC offers exclusive two-year, ERC-free BTL discount

TBMC has launched a new exclusive buy-to-let mortgage through Hinckley & Rugby Building Society....

Mortgages for Business unveils BTL iPhone app

Mortgages for Business has launched Buy To Let, a free iPhone app for residential...

Owning still beats renting

The cost of servicing an interest-only mortgage is lower than the cost of renting...

Tenants expect rents to continue to rise

60% of tenants expect to be paying more for their rented accommodation in 12...

Drop in valuations doesn’t dent annual growth

The total number of residential valuations conducted by Connells during August fell by 10%...

Landlords look to widen portfolios by property type

Adding flats and semi-detached houses to rental property portfolios has increased in popularity amongst...

New deals and rate cuts from AFI

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) has launched a new two-year fix at2.79%, and cut rates...

Mortgages for Business welcomes back old face

Paul Martins has re-joined Mortgages for Business following a three year hiatus. He left the...

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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...