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No call for BTL doom and gloom

How has 2022 begun for you? There, of course, is always a sense of...

Speedy remortgages can rival product transfers for clients on a deadline

The new year is generally seen as a time for a fresh start, and...

Unleashing the power of cashflow planning

Cashflow modelling is widely accepted as an essential part of the retirement planning process....

Technology can improve equity release advice, lending and underwriting

Firstly, may I wish you all a very Happy New Year and welcome to...

2022 – likely to be a ‘greener’ year than most

Given the year we had during 2021, it would be unsurprising if there wasn’t...

Industry requires government roadmap on improving energy efficiency

First up, when it comes to improving the energy efficiency of our homes, I...

Advising the next generation of first-time buyers

Buying a first home is an exciting prospect for many borrowers. Yet, it’s a...

EPC ratings and their growing importance

Last month, I looked at the issue of EPC ratings in light of COP26,...

Later life lending demand only going in one direction

At the time of year, we in the industry tend to get asked what...

Will buy-to-let investors be hit by a Stamp Duty hike?

The Budget came and went with little fanfare as far as landlords, the buy-to-let...

Ask Anna: what if my client has set up a Trust?

Q: My portfolio landlord client is looking to refinance in order to reduce monthly...

Why property surveys should matter to brokers

It’s understandable why many borrowers prefer to stick simply to the mortgage lender’s valuation....

When it comes to managing debt, Income Protection can make all the difference

Last year, the average UK resident had approximately £6,757 in financial savings, a concerning...

A business development meeting of minds can set the plan for great things

2021 has been a year – especially for mortgage advisers – during which I...
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Market Harborough broadens tier two mortgage criteria to boost complex case lending

Market Harborough Building Society has introduced a series of criteria enhancements to its tier...
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Coventry for intermediaries reduces rates across residential and buy-to-let ranges

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