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How to make lead generation work

Justin Rees advises on how to take your lead generation to the next level Thousands...

Five things to do before buying your first leads

Justin Rees suggests five things to do before you buy your first leads There are...

The state of the lead market

Justin Rees, director of marketing and partnerships at LeadPoint (UK), provides a snapshot of...

Get more from lead generation

Five lead generation strategies to help you get more from lead generation, by Justin...

A fistful of lead tips

Justin Rees' top five tips for increasing your return from buying mortgage leads There are...

Three lead generation misconceptions

Lead generation can be an incredibly successful strategy to generate new business but it...

Web leads, telephone qualified leads and appointments

There areadvantages and disadvantages with every type of lead, explains Justin Rees, director of...

Dealing with Easter, royal weddings and holidays

Don't totally write off those 11 days in April/May, argues Justin Rees, director of...

COMMENT: don’t underestimate the FSA’s intent

You must sit up and take notice of the FSA's recent proposals, warns Bob...

COMMENT: the cost of suspending HIPs

Your clients will see increased costs from the suspension of HIPs, warns Harpal Singh,...

COMMENT: CGT won’t scare off landlords

Budget measures over Capital Gains Tax won't hit buy-to-let, says Guy Garrard, head of...

COMMENT: estate agents need regulating

Not all legislation is bad, argues Bob Young, managing director of Capital Home Loans The...

COMMENT: equity release fee models

There are many questions to ask about equity release advice, says Peter Welch, head...

COMMENT: take complaints seriously

It's important to take complaints seriously, argues Bob Young, managing director of Capital Home...

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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...