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What Poundland teaches us about bridging the value gap

When Poundland was founded, the vision was simple: make shopping an easy, transparent, and...

Number of maturing mortgages offers great opportunity for advisers

As 2025 gets underway, it’s difficult to ignore the looming wave of fixed rate...

A decade of reflection

The size and shape of the UK mortgage and protection market has changed significantly...

A new CRM – it’s just like choosing a washing machine, isn’t it?

We have seen plenty of column inches around what AI will do to transform...

Why true independence in conveyancing matters

Company ownership will always shape the service its broker customers receive, which is why...

Creating solutions for IVA and DMP clients

Economic conditions in recent years have posed significant affordability challenges for mortgage borrowers. While...

2025: A year of continued positive change for later life lending

In many ways, last year was a consolidatory yet overall successful year for the...

From challenges to opportunities: empowering landlords with expert advice

In recent years, the UK property market has undergone significant transformation. From a buy-to-let...

Bridging finance for investment overtaking chain breaks

A forecasted 25% increase in bridging finance over the next five years, in what...

Delivering a one-stop shop for brokers

In property finance, no two journeys are the same. Investors might start with bridging...

The EPC ratings deadline: are landlords kicking cans down the road?

Landlords who postpone upgrading their properties to the Energy Performance Certificate C rating could...

Holiday let market offers opportunities for brokers in 2025

We may be in the middle of a cold and damp British winter, but...

Seven tips on integrating protection conversations into mortgage advice

Mortgage advisers play a vital role in helping reduce the UK protection gap. In...

This time next year Rodders…

Having successfully navigated another pre-Christmas period (and having caught my annual flu/cold prior to...

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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...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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Account executive joins Howden’s south Wales team

Howden has appointed Sian England as account executive. England has been working in the corporate...

Connells Group reports solid financial performance for 2024

Connells Group has reported profits before tax exceeding £60 million for 2024, marking a...

FCA updates on enforcement transparency

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided an update on its enforcement transparency proposals,...

The Cumberland partners with Uinsure

The Cumberland has teamed up with Uinsure and will now use the fintech to...