Mortgages

Virgin Money expands shared ownership proposition

Following its launch in London, the South West and South East, Virgin Money has expanded...

New 95% LTV deals from Sainsbury’s Bank

Sainsbury’s Bank is extending its mortgage range with the launch of four new 95%...

Equity stake of £86,000 helps get that second home

Lloyds Bank has reported that first-time sellers see potential interest rate rises as their...

MBE Leeds details revealed

Registration for Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) Leeds is now open for brokers, IFAs and...

The West Brom to pay retention proc fees

The West Brom for Intermediaries will be introducing procuration fees for retained residential mortgage...

Vida Homeloans hires director of new business operations

Vida Homeloans has appointed Deb Smith as director of new business operations. Smith (pictured) joins...

Platform refreshes brand and marketing

Platform is using real mortgage brokers in a new marketing campaign to demonstrate how it...

New Debt Management Plan range from Pepper Money

Pepper Money has introduced a Debt Management Plan mortgage range for individuals who are...

Metro Bank pledges £1bn to business lending

Craig Donaldson, CEO at Metro Bank said: "Businesses are the very heart of the UK...

YBS gross mortgage lending up 13%

The Yorkshire Building Society Group has reported a 9% increase in pre-tax profits to...

First candidates start on Openwork’s Route to Wealth scheme

Openwork has revealed that the first group of candidates has embarked on its ‘Route...

The Northview Group appoints group chief executive

The Northview Group has announced the appointment of Mark Arnold as chief executive for...

MFB launches offers landlords an EPC rating retriever

Mortgages for Business has launched an instant EPC rating retriever. It is designed for landlords...

SimplyBiz Mortgages appoints head

Makayla Everitt has been promoted to the newly created position of head of SimplyBiz...

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AUTUMN BUDGET: Further damage to buy-to-let investors

Yesterday’s Budget represented yet another decisive step in the dismantling of the traditional buy-to-let sector. The Government has chosen to tighten the tax screw on...

AUTUMN BUDGET: Much ado about nothing… Thank goodness

The Keystone Cops were out in force yesterday in the Commons, as exemplified by the OBR’s involuntarily (we suppose) leaking of the Budget before...

AUTUMN BUDGET: Still ducking the housing question

The Chancellor set out to fix an economy that is not working well enough for working people, talking about high bills, squeezed living standards...

AUTUMN BUDGET: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes… NOT

After the delay of the Budget to 26 November and all the leaks, there was an expectation of significant change. However, it appears to be...

AUTUMN BUDGET: Affordability remains the key to activity

After all the speculation, this Budget offered little for the housing market. No stamp duty reform, no meaningful support for first-time buyers and a new...

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OBR forecasts stamp duty burden to almost double by early 2030s

Stamp duty receipts on homes bought in England and Northern Ireland are projected to...

VAS launches Christmas charity drive to support Teesside families

Middlesbrough-based valuation panel VAS has launched its 2025 Christmas Charity Campaign, continuing a now-established...

Misconceptions blamed for low income protection take-up among UK workers

Shepherds Friendly has warned that misconceptions about income protection may be a central reason...

GB Bank bolsters leadership as bridging push gathers pace

GB Bank has strengthened its senior ranks with a trio of internal promotions as...

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