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Metro Bank refreshes offering

Metro Bank has revamped its residential and buy-to-let mortgage range, including a rate reduction of...

Shawbrook appoints consumer finance MD

Evelyn Hamilton has today joined Shawbrook Group as its managing director of consumer finance. She joins Shawbrook...

Housing supply not lender appetite behind purchase lending fall

E.surv has suggested that a lack of housing supply in some areas could be...

Conveyancing portal seeing major BTL activity

SortRefer, the conveyancing online portal, has seen a recent surge in requests for its buy-to-let remortgage conveyancing...

The Leeds opts for KFI+ over ESIS

The Leeds Building Society says it is on track for the new Europe-wide mortgage regulations...

Revenues up 33% at MAB

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc has issued a pre-close trading update for its financial year...

Bridging finance “still popular beyond buy-to-let”

Clever Lending has reported a steady increase in bridging finance applications for a variety of...

Precise unveils limited company BTL deal

Precise Mortgages will tomorrow (21 January) launch a limited company buy-to-let product. Rates start at 4.09%...

New BTL app for Android released

Mortgages for Business's Buy To Let app is now available to Android users. The free...

Spain retains its top spot

Overseas mortgage specialist Conti has revealed that Spain remains the top choice for Brits...

Scheme aims to strengthen renters’ credit histories

Experian has found that one in three private tenants has put their plans to...

Mortgage brokers “have high expectations for remortgaging”

There was a record high in the level of mortgage intermediaries’ confidence in the prospects...

TSB intermediary celebrates first 12 months

In the year since its launch, TSB Intermediary has welcomed over 18,000 new customers. It has...

New deal for those struggling to move up the ladder

The Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new mortgage for homeowners struggling to take...

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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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Bristol leads LISA house purchase hotspots as activity spreads across UK

Bristol, Belfast and Sheffield were the most popular locations for Lifetime ISA-backed first-time buyer...

Conveyancers set out reform priorities in response to estate management consultations

The Conveyancing Association has outlined practical reforms to improve transparency and reduce delays in...

Twenty7tec adds two to marketing team

Twenty7tec has appointed Ellisha Jade and Sam Cane to its marketing team as it...

Stamp Duty receipts from homebuyers rise to £995m in February

Homebuyers paid £995m in Stamp Duty Land Tax in February, up from £899m in...

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