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Retirement celebrations and how to fund them

For long marriages, who can name the wedding anniversaries? I will put you out...

Advice is non-negotiable for first-time buyers

Getting into a first home has perhaps never been so difficult, ironically at a...

PI, DAs and the rising costs conundrum

When assembling and delivering a comprehensive network offering its vital to tap into areas...

Credit limit reduction prompts debt consolidation conversation

You may have seen the news recently that Barclaycard has cut the credit limits...

Yields are going in the right direction

The quest for yield amongst landlord participants in the private rental sector is perhaps...

Government intervention in high LTV market – timely and necessary?

Government intervention in the mortgage market is always going to have its critics. After...

Cutting the cost of collapsed house purchases for clients

The property market is in extraordinary shape. The latest data from HM Revenue &...

Technology can help alleviate conveyancers’ stress

On 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that a temporary Stamp Duty Land...

“If you build it, they will come”

I’ll freely admit that it’s not particularly cutting-edge or surfing the zeitgeist wave, to...

Four tips to nail those protection conversations

Making protection meaningful to clients can be a challenge, especially when it comes to...

Wills offer chance for brokers to build stronger client relationships

Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news. Brokers know all too well...

Q&A: Take your pick

BestAdvice talks to Ian Smart, product architect at Royal London, about how protection perceptions...

IHT planning for a better future

In his Budget earlier this month the Chancellor announced that the inheritance tax (IHT)...

Q&A: All change

Having just announced a new technology platform and rebrand, BestAdvice talked to Martin Schultheiss,...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

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...

Latest news

Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...