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Computershare donates £5k to help those in financial hardship

Computershare has donated a total of £5,000 to Turn2us and Citizens Advice Maidstone to...

First-time buyer uncertainty over stamp duty changes

31% of first-time buyers don’t know if the stamp duty abolition will benefit them...

MTF cuts heavy refurb rates

MTF has launched a new heavy refurb range with reduced rates. The new heavy refurb...

LendInvest launches exclusive with Buy to Let Club

LendInvest has introduced an exclusive five-year fixed rate product for intermediaries through Buy to...

Saffron For Intermediaries revamps expat buy-to let range

The Saffron Building Society has unveiled a refreshed range of expat mortgages for landlords...

The Leeds appoints director of business transformation

The Leeds Building Society has appointed Nick Young as its new director of business...

Sainsbury’s Bank increases mortgage rates

Sainsbury's Bank has made changes to its mortgage range. Changes are are as follows: Two-year fixed...

London rents pass £1,600 mark for first time

Homelet has revealed that average rents in London are £1,615, up 3.3% on last...

Call to “consign teaser rates to the history books”

A new report commissioned by Shawbrook Bank and produced by the Cebr has concluded...

Secure Trust Bank reports large rise in profits

Secure Trust Bank has announced a 31.3% year-on-year increase in group profit before tax...

Kent Reliance revises new build proposition

Kent Reliance has made important changes to its mortgage criteria including reducing minimum loan...

43% of customers opt for a switch product with existing lender

Mortgage intermediaries play an important role in encouraging customers to review their options and...

Confidence in online banking takes a dent

Technology failures are hitting confidence in online banking with one in four customers suffering...

Bibby funds £3m MBO in Yorkshire

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided £3m in funding to support the management team...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

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Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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