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Don’t settle for inertia

The phrase ‘familiarity breeds contempt’ could certainly be applied to many consumers’ views of...

The role of bridging in Bank Refinance Settlement opportunities

Following the rapid decline in the UK property sector from 2008, and the related...

Brokers share predictions for next 12 months

The summer sun is shining on optimistic brokers according to our latest Broker Barometer....

How will we cope with a base rate rise?

The regular quarterly arrears and possession statistics from the CML have hardly been the...

Why you can’t ignore secured loans

In the second charge division, we were delighted to have contributed to the £500...

Treating customers fairly?

Whilst most bridging lenders operating in the sector are not currently regulated, those who...

Could peace break out between estate agents and advisers?

The relationship between estate agents and mortgage brokers has not always run smoothly and...

Helping portfolios grow with property refurbishment loans

The refurbishment lending market has seen a recent boost with property investors and homeowners...

New entrants should opt for intermediary distribution

Competition is absolutely vital in any sector and the mortgage market is certainly no...

Advisers needs educating about home reversion

Education about home reversion plans is critical. Even in the advisory community. We find...

No substitute for ‘low tech’ knowledge

I am not alone in being a fan of the rise of technology. You...

Is the property market starting to overheat?

There has been a great deal of debate in recent months concerning the ongoing...

More a dull thud than a bounce

For a market which constantly appears to be striving for some sort of stability...

MMR: Good news for buy-to-let

Five years in the making, the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) has now come into...
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Could a move to ‘enhanced advice’ also mean mandatory protection conversations?

The FCA’s recent Mortgage Market Discussion Paper (DP25/2) has got the industry talking about ‘enhanced advice’ – an idea that certain customers, such as...

Take off the rose-tinted glasses and stop chasing a rate cut

Every six weeks the financial world raises its eyebrows at the prospect of a rate cut, causing celebration when the Monetary Committee duly obliges. There...

URGENT! AI Is coming for you. Or maybe not…

I’ll try to make this as straight to the point as I can. The way that your prospective customers find you via online search...

Mind the gap: Can mortgage advice change the game for protection?

Many industry insiders still talk about the UK protection gap and how vast it is. The numbers speak for themselves with the estimated value of...

Navigating HMO and MUFB complexity with confidence

Historically, larger Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs) have often been avoided due to their complex layouts, individual planning requirements,...

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International landlords drive surge in buy-to-let company formations

One in five buy-to-let companies incorporated in the UK this year has at least...
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The Tipton & Coseley widens expat residential mortgage range

Tipton & Coseley Building Society has expanded its offering for expat residential borrowers by...
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The Right Mortgage launches ‘Opportunity Insights’ podcast series

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has unveiled a new podcast series aimed at...
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Fleet Mortgages adds new products alongside rate and fee cuts

Fleet Mortgages has announced a raft of changes to its fixed-rate buy-to-let range, including...

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