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Is the housing market heading for a deep freeze?

As we approached 2023, fears of house price falls were plentiful - with some...

The market will grow in strength during 2023

It seems somewhat odd but we already over a sixth of the way through...

Government should support the PRS

Last year, when Britain announced its third Prime Minister within the space of a...

How will the Budget affect the PRS?

With the Bank of England meeting everyone’s expectation with its 50 basis points increase...

BBR – what happens next?

The start of February has kicked off with something of an interest rate bang...

How technology can help firms meet Consumer Duty rules

With the deadline for implementing the Consumer Duty standards fast approaching, the FCA recently...

Rise in borrowers in debt for the first time

As borrowers’ disposable incomes continue to dwindle, it will only be a matter of...

Advisers are taking the PT bull by the horns

To say that product transfers (PTs) are a big deal in the mortgage market...

The power of the building society

In the current economic environment, the role of brokers has never been more important....

Expert partners crucial for complex buy-to-let

One of the big growth areas in the rental market in recent years has...

How to continue hitting the caseload and confidence high notes

As we approach the latter part of a year, which in my best footballing...

There are some positives for the PRS

There has been a lot talked about, and written on, the buy-to-let market in...

Government should lead an EPC improvement strategy

With the COP27 Conference currently taking place in Egypt at the moment, it seems...

Markets calmed but mortgage pricing uncertainty remains

It appears that the calm and certainty the markets were crying out for has,...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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Lendlord publishes Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 landlord hub

Property management and financial platform Lendlord has unveiled a news hub dedicated to the...

Alternative Bridging opens new NW office

Alternative Bridging Corporation has bolstered its presence in the North of England with the...

MT Finance appoints director of bridging

MT Finance Group has promoted Raphael Benggio to director of bridging, effective immediately. Benggio (pictured),...

Stamp duty countdown slows housing market despite rising prices

Britain's housing market experienced its slowest month in over a year this February as...