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Brits admit to kerb side decision-making

The majority of house-hunters take just 10 seconds to decide whether they like a property...

The myth of the south-facing garden

Despite estate agents and property experts promoting the benefits of a south facing garden, this...

New five-year fixes from the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has launched new fees assisted five-year fixed rate mortgages across...

Dragonfly backing new Fusion Residential development

Dragonfly Property Finance has funded the purchase, by design house Fusion Residential, of a site...

New five-year fixes from Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages has launched a new five-year fixed rate residential range, which includes the option...

Thameside Associates wins top L&G award

Stonebridge Group has announced that one of its appointed representative (AR) firms, Thameside Associates,...

“Mismatch” within the UK housing market

House prices in the UK increased by 6.7% in the year to December 2015,...

CML: gross lending to steadily increase over next 24 months

In December 2015 first-time buyers borrowed £4.5bn for home-owner house purchase, up 7% on...

Raising a child dearer than buying a home

Raising a child from birth to the age of 21 now totals £231,843, making it...

SMS grows team

Solent Mortgage Services (SMS) has made two new appointments. Ross Burnett joins SMS as its new...

SMP welcomes FCA exam review

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to review examination standards across a broad range...

Holloway Friendly increases IP claims paid

Holloway Friendly paid 96.9% of all income protection claims last year, a rise of...

Millennial generation “simply not saving enough”

29% of so-called 'millennials' are not saving anything each month and only 24% are saving...

L&G launches 4.99% lifetime mortgage

Legal & General is introducing a Premier Flexible lifetime mortgage at 4.99% AER. The deal is a drawdown...
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Buy-to-let

Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for professional landlords and brokers

The Renters’ Rights Act marks a new era for the property market. While the headline change, the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices,...

Profile: Andrew Lloyd, CEO of Fignum

Andrew Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fignum. He was appointed to the role in October 2024 to lead the business, which...

Rising job insecurity highlights protection conversations for mortgage advisers

Concerns around job security across the UK are growing as signs of a weakening labour market continue to become more apparent. Job vacancies have...

Can I ask you something? Who does your tampons?

Before you judge the title, let me add some context. If you know your British comedy you will recognise this line. It was delivered...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Strength in different thinking

In an industry built on detail, judgement, resilience and relationships we often focus on performance, productivity and professionalism. But during Neurodiversity Celebration Week it’s worth...

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events

Sort Group puts tickets on sale for 2026 industry ball

Sort Group has opened ticket sales for the second staging of its end-of-year event...
First-time buyers

Student loan repayments leave aspiring FTBs £2k a year behind on deposit savings

Barclays Property Insights suggests student loan repayments are continuing to weigh on first-time buyers,...
Regulation

FCA to investigate Market Financial Solutions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited...
General Insurance

APRIL International launches pan-European health cover for expats

APRIL International has launched MyHealth International, a pan-European health insurance product for expatriates, combining...

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