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What’s the main priority for brokers when selecting a bridger?

Bridging has become a key investment and project facilitating source of finance, assisting borrowers...

Buyer beware

Sparked by reports of the fastest annual increase in national house prices for three...

Does development finance popularity show market is overheating?

In the past month or so I’ve seen an increasing amount written in the...

There is no froth in the market

How would you define ‘froth’? One of the definitions I’ve found refers to froth...

Huge scope for an increase in equity release business

The latest figures from the Equity Release Council reveal that the resurgence in the...

A period of stability will suit lenders

It took a while but April definitely saw the mainstream media finally cottoning on...

Steady as she goes

The 1 April deadline has now passed without too much fanfare or ceremony as...

The savvy are making the most of specialist buy-to-lets

Anyone who regularly casts their eyes over a newspaper will have noticed the increased...

The only way is up (still)

The bridging and short term property finance sector experienced a period of steady and...

BTL getting more competitive all the time

‘Subdued’ is not a word you often hear with regards to the UK property...

Why paying more for conveyancing isn’t necessarily bad

With the clocks now having ‘sprung forward’ there’s no doubting that winter is over...

Unlock value in BTL market via second charge

When I look at the new business board in my office, apart from giving...

Brokers still first line of defence against fraud

The issue of fraud and potential fraudulent activity appears to be high on the...

Beware of unregulated packagers

Occasionally in life you may need to call upon the services of a solicitor....

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FCA’s mortgage rule changes: it’s time to raise the advice bar, not drop it

The FCA’s move to relax some of the rules around mortgage switching and term changes might sound sensible on paper—cutting admin, giving borrowers quicker...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to pay for the American War of Independence. Manufacturers were charged by...

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year, we knew it was going to be interesting! The property market...

A home shouldn’t be out of reach for those who keep the UK running

In a housing market that has grown steadily more selective, it is often those who arguably help keep the country running who are quietly...

Richard Pike: A conference of positivity – Global ABS Day three

It’s time for reflection of the last three days here in Barca. To readers, this must seem like a pretty decent gig to be...

Latest news

AMI’s Protection Viewpoint returns with wider focus

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has announced the return of its annual Protection...

Castle Trust Bank passes £50m milestone with Dynamo bridging team

Castle Trust Bank has surpassed £50 million in bridging and buy-to-let completions with Dynamo’s...

Foundation Home Loans targets larger loans with new limited edition BTL deals

Foundation Home Loans has unveiled a new suite of limited edition buy-to-let products aimed...

The Right Mortgage unveils Acre Health Fact Find integration

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has introduced a new Health Fact Find feature...