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Strong yields from semi-commercial

Semi-commercial property returned 30% higher yields than so-called 'vanilla' buy-to-let in 2011. That's the view...

Target to manage Shawbrook’s commercial mortgage book

Shawbrook has appointed Target Group to manage and service its expanding commercial mortgage portfolio....

Bibby acquires Brentwood factoring firm

Bibby Financial Services has acquired the client portfolio of Aston Rothbury Factors, an independent...

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FCA’s mortgage rule changes: it’s time to raise the advice bar, not drop it

The FCA’s move to relax some of the rules around mortgage switching and term changes might sound sensible on paper—cutting admin, giving borrowers quicker...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to pay for the American War of Independence. Manufacturers were charged by...

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year, we knew it was going to be interesting! The property market...

A home shouldn’t be out of reach for those who keep the UK running

In a housing market that has grown steadily more selective, it is often those who arguably help keep the country running who are quietly...

Richard Pike: A conference of positivity – Global ABS Day three

It’s time for reflection of the last three days here in Barca. To readers, this must seem like a pretty decent gig to be...

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LiveMore reduces selected standard and RIO rates

Specialist later life lender LiveMore has announced a package of interest rate reductions across...

Hope Capital unveils lower-rate loan for commercial-to-residential conversions

Hope Capital has launched a new specialist commercial loan aimed at developers seeking to...

Government unveils decade-long infrastructure strategy

A 10-year infrastructure strategy pledging at least £725 billion in long-term funding has been...

Keychain implements bridging and commercial upgrade

Digital client platform Keychain has launched a suite of specialist workflows tailored to the...