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With great power comes great responsibility

There has been a huge amount in the press about the “feudal” system of...

Sort Group podcast sees industry figures joining conveyancing debate

Sort Group says its new podcast series is attracting strong interest from across the...

CAL relocates to larger Woking headquarters to support growth ambitions

Panel management firm CAL has moved to new offices in central Woking as it...

Conveyancers urged to consider specialist SDLT support as tax complexity grows

The Conveyancing Association has welcomed new HMRC guidance on Stamp Duty Land Tax registration...

HSBC to continue broker fraud prevention webinars in Q3

HSBC UK is extending its programme of fraud prevention webinars for mortgage intermediaries after...

Purchase instructions rise as conveybuddy data points to resilient housing market

New data from conveyancing distributor conveybuddy suggests purchase activity continued to strengthen during the...

FCA warns firms as fake communications continue to rise

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a fresh warning to firms after uncovering a...

Halfway through the year, are you getting enough from every client?

The halfway point of the year is always a useful time for advisory firms...

Conveyancing Association launches summer webinar series

The Conveyancing Association has launched a summer webinar series for conveyancing firms, delivered with...

Vernon BS adds free legals to selected remortgage deals

Vernon Building Society has partnered with Optimus to introduce a free legals service on...

Ampla Finance unveils Untangled rebrand as it broadens specialist lending ambitions

Specialist lender Ampla Finance has launched a new brand identity, Untangled, as it looks...

LMS chief executive Nick Chadbourne to step down

LMS has announced that Nick Chadbourne is to step down as chief executive after...

MPs call for stamp duty reform to help first-time buyers

A cross-party group of MPs has called for a major review of stamp duty...

Legal Services Board joins government AI growth initiative

The Legal Services Board is joining the government’s new AI Growth Lab, a scheme...
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Why energy efficiency is hiding mortgage portfolio risk

For years, ESG strategies across the UK mortgage sector have operated under a relatively straightforward principle: better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings equal lower...

Affordability shocks and expiring deals: why the 2026 mortgage peak demands a holistic protection review

I speak to mortgage advisers and brokers every day, and one topic keeps coming up - the sheer number of mortgage deals coming to...

Why the FCA’s Protection Report is a wake-up call and a massive opportunity for advisers

According to Mortgage Advice Bureau, approximately 90% of all mortgages are secured through an adviser, and 80% of protection are sold via the same...

Bank Rate holds, but the pressure is building

The Bank of England's decision to maintain Bank Base Rate (BBR) last month at 3.75% provides another period of stability for the mortgage market,...

How are we supporting the next generation of first-time buyers?

With GCSE and A-level results out over the last fortnight, it feels like the right moment to ask a question the industry doesn't spend...

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UK residential property transactions fall in July as uncertainty weighs on market

UK residential property transactions declined in July on a seasonally adjusted basis as borrowing...
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Zurich joins UnderwriteMe protection platform in limited rollout

Zurich has made its Personal Protection and Income Protection products available through UnderwriteMe's Protection...
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Access FS targets adviser expansion in five-year growth plan

Access Financial Services has unveiled a five-year strategy to expand its adviser network, develop...
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Buckinghamshire BS introduces broker affordability calculator

Buckinghamshire Building Society has launched a residential affordability calculator intended to give mortgage brokers...

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