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We need to act quickly and decisively

The first week of September was undoubtedly a pivotal one for the entire country...

Answering the questions to a successful retirement

Many lifestyle counsellors will try to encourage their followers to stop believing that life...

Why the buy-to-let sector is on the front foot

Figures issues by the financial industry body UK Finance last week showed that buy-to-let...

Why specialist lending will become more important

Looking at the situation that many people currently find themselves in, you have to...

Who has the Chancellor actually helped? 

Many comments have been made about Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s, Summer Statement last month –...

Vulnerability extends to advisers

Given the type of borrowers equity release advisers deal with – namely older individuals...

Marketing 101: shaping your contact strategy

Having the right contact strategy is an integral part of your overall marketing strategy,...

Wales is on a very different track to England

Stamp duty announcements are not exactly ten-a-penny but they do come around fairly often,...

Why advisers are expecting a buy-to-let boost

It would be hard to suggest that either the buy-to-let or private rental sectors...

In a world of ‘know nothing’ make sure you ‘know something’

In the late 1960s one of my favourite TV comedy programmes was Hogan’s Heroes....

Landlords are looking at market opportunities

Understandably, as advisers you’re likely to have clients at the moment with plenty of...

Assessing the lay of the land

In an uncertain world, one thing I think we can all be certain about...

There won’t be a summer lull in mortgage demand

Slowly but surely, we are seeing shifts in the mortgage market back towards what...

Surveying a different landscape

Throughout this crisis, and certainly from a housing market perspective, it’s often felt that...

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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...

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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...