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Covid responsible for 32% of the Exeter’s IP claims

The Exeter paid over £10.1m in income protection (IP) during 2020, equating to 91% of...

Bluestone seeks to support self-employed hit by Covid

Bluestone Mortgages has updated its credit policy tor provide further support to self-employed borrowers...

SME owners optimistic about businesses reopening

25% of SME leaders feel optimistic about businesses reopening following the third lockdown and...

Covid causing over-60s to move to rural areas

A Deposit Protection Service (DPS) survey of tenants who moved during the pandemic has...

Demand still strong despite February mortgage approval fall

The Bank of England has reveal that mortgage borrowing strengthened in February with individuals...

South West most popular region for holiday lets

Figures from Hodge Bank show that sales of holiday homes near the coast have...

Pandemic property hotspots revealed

The UK’s pandemic property hotspot, according to Land Registry data analysed by Andrews Property...

No slowing down for property transaction volumes

HMRC's provisional seasonally adjusted estimate of UK residential transactions in February 2021 is 147,050. This...

‘Furlough-friendly’ mortgages top criteria searches

Legal & General has reported that mortgage brokers were sourcing furlough-friendly mortgages more than...

25-44 year olds considering income protection since Covid

8.3m (48%) of 25-44 year olds without income protection have become interested in taking...

Smart Money sees increasing Covid-related consolidation

Specialist packager and distributor, Smart Money, has reported a rise in broker enquiries for...

LV= reveals Covid-19 payouts

LV= has revealed that life insurance, critical illness and income protection claims caused by...

Covid costs compounded by SVR rollover

19% of homeowners haven't been able to remortgage their home since the Covid pandemic...

Renters at risk of eviction due to Covid rent debts

A leading debt charity has warned that when restrictions are lifted, 150,000 private renters...

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How product transfers can help landlords and brokers in a challenging market

In an ever-changing buy-to-let market, the task of managing a property portfolio becomes increasingly complex – whether it’s navigating higher operational costs, changing market...

Finding the ‘yes’ on finance for trading businesses

Pressure on UK trading businesses continues to mount, driven by rising costs, tight cash flow and staffing challenges. When cash flow is under strain, even...

Bridging finance for refurbishment – is it light, medium or heavy?

Not all refurbishment projects are created equal. The type of works being undertaken will determine which kind of refurbishment bridging finance is most appropriate:...

Complaints: A pain that you can handle

One of the biggest problems an adviser can face is a complaint. And those complaints can come in for a few reasons. It might be...

The next decade for mortgage advice: back to the future?

The mortgage market has always moved in cycles, and right now it feels like a few familiar elements are being dusted off and brought...

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Mortgage market begins to stir as approvals rise in May

Mortgage lending staged a modest recovery in May, according to new data from the...

Leasehold reform one year on: ‘confusion, delay and unintended consequences’

One year after the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received Royal Assent, property...

Market Harborough BS to cut SVR and specialist rates

Market Harborough Building Society is set to implement a fresh round of mortgage rate...

Countrywide Surveying Services delivers 25 newly qualified surveyors into residential sector

Countrywide Surveying Services has reaffirmed its long-term investment in the future of residential valuation...