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CFS launches intermediary health and wellbeing campaign

Crystal Specialist Finance (CSF) has unveiled a long-term health and wellbeing campaign for the...

New anti-scam hub from the Nottingham

With fraudsters increasingly using the Covid-19 pandemic to illegally cash in via a number...

Significant rise in instructions and valuations at Andrews

Data published by Andrews, the south of England property group, shows instructions and viewings...

Rightmove reports “unexpected mini-boom” in July

Properties coming on to the market are doing so at a new record average...

First-time buyers will still struggle in event of major house price falls

New analysis published by the Resolution Foundation has found that many first-time buyers would...

Mortgage Business Expo outlines Covid-19 safety measures

Clarion Events has devised a programme of enhanced safety measures at the Mortgage Business...

Sharp H1 fall in bridging loan transactions

Bridging loan volumes declined by £167.88m to £202.26m in the six months to the...

RICS: surveyors cautious about medium-term outlook

RICS' latest UK Residential Survey has found that the housing market gained momentum in...

Pure Retirement publishes guide for jobseekers

Later life lending provider Pure Retirement has created a new Jobseekers’ Guide to support...

‘Sandwich generation’ now more open to equity release post-Covid

OneFamily has reported that 20% of those considering equity release say that Covid-19's impact...

Redecorating and garden improvements top list of homeowner wants

Following three months of coronavirus lockdown, 69% of homeowners want to make changes to...

“Most” mortgage applicants getting close to desired LTV

Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT) has reported that, while lending options remain restricted at higher...

UK in recession following 20% GDP contraction

The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the UK plunged into recession during...

Brightstar launches Track & Trace system

The Brightstar Group has introduced its own Track & Trace system which, alongside the...

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Rate cut momentum is welcome, but presents challenges for advisers

In recent weeks, we have seen a welcome shift in momentum across the mortgage market. A broad range of lenders have reduced pricing across...

Why now is the perfect time for expats to consider UK holiday lets

If you’re anything like me, Easter, the recent swathe of bank holiday weekends, and a sustained period of sunshine have certainly got me thinking...

Brokers face rise in complex cases as bridging demand evolves

As reported recently in trade news, the bridging finance landscape is changing, and brokers are increasingly faced with more complex client scenarios. Greenfield Bridging...

18 months of Inspired Lending: how we’ve grown alongside the bridging market

In December 2023, we completed our very first bridging loan. On the surface, it was a straightforward deal. But for us, it marked something...

Threadbare safety nets and the reassurance of life insurance for mortgagors

For first-time buyers who have managed to save enough for a deposit, there’s a lot to think about when searching for the perfect home....

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UK property prices hit new high… but growth slows

The average asking price for UK homes rose to a record £379,517 in May,...

Inheritance tax trap netting more average families

Thousands of middle-income families are being drawn into inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities once reserved...

North West surges ahead in off-plan sales as London slips

Mortgage brokers are being urged to reassess their regional strategies as new figures reveal...

Mortgage mental health champions complete challenge and smash £10k target

There were cheers, tears and tired feet in equal measure as two of the...
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