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Our journey in 2024’s bridging market

As we close the chapter on 2024, the UK bridging finance sector has demonstrated...

Second charge mortgages for buy-to-let cases

The hike in the stamp duty surcharge announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the...

Keep the dream alive with bridging

The bridging market continues to deliver on helping clients achieve their goals in the...

Large lifetime loans offer useful option for high net worth clients

A big discussion point for many advisers and their clients recently has been the...

Bridging finance poised for growth amid stamp duty changes

One of the main headlines which emerged from the recent Budget is the impact...

Don’t discount the power of a discount mortgage

Discount mortgages are a frequently misunderstood area of the mortgage market, but for the...

Cyber security is a strategic imperative

You might well have seen the recent news of a major data breach within...

Will the Budget’s stamp duty rise affect the buy-to-let market?

It is an unsettling time for landlords. The recent Budget has undoubtedly presented challenges...

How can we eradicate conditional selling?

Estate agencies with in-house brokers who advise on non-commercial residential mortgages must surely fall...

The naughty and nice list: bridging for complex clients

As brokers and lenders offering bridging solutions, we have all encountered the ‘naughty’ or...

Light vs. heavy refurbishment loans

Bridging the gap between a property’s potential and its final transformation often requires quick...

Refurb must play crucial role in meeting housing demand

The UK housing market is undeniably under pressure - demand is outstripping supply at...

Nutrition – There’s more to it than eating your greens 

Welcome to what might be the first-ever nutrition article on a mortgage trade website....

Opportunities prevail in later life lending

The evolution of the later life lending market over the last 10 years has...

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Why bridging finance will help SMEs weather the economic storm

It’s fair to say that the government's latest statement had little spring in it, and our daily tariff antics from over the pond are...

Redefining ‘later life lending’ for a fairer financial future

The phrase ‘later life lending’ is becoming increasingly common in financial services but what does it really mean? For too long, ‘later life lending’ has been conflated...

The rise of the renovator buyer

In today’s property market, many borrowers are rethinking what homeownership means. Amid shifting lifestyle expectations and mounting affordability pressures, more people are seeking out...

Trump’s crazy tariffs could actually be good news for UK landlords

In an unexpected twist, Donald Trump’s return to the global stage with a fresh wave of tariffs could end up doing UK landlords a...

The business case for Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been part of the daily news agenda for a couple of years now and there are tremendous opportunities for the...

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Advisers warned of regulatory risks over neglecting wills and LPAs in later life lending

Financial advisers could be falling short of regulatory expectations and endangering customer outcomes by...

Rosemount Financial Solutions announces senior promotions

Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has announced a series of senior promotions as the growing...

L&G adds Harpenden Building Society to surveying services panel

Legal & General (L&G) has expanded its Mortgage Services business with the addition of...

HTB appoints Alexia Evans as lending director to strengthen development finance team

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Alexia Evans as lending director within its development...
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