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New non-exec directors for Holloway Friendly

Income protection society Holloway Friendly has appointed two new non-executive directors (NEDs).   The appointments...

Commercial property specialist joins Birketts

Julie Hoy has joined the commercial property team at law firm Birketts as a...

Parking spaces carrying a premium price point

Developers are on average charging 5% of a new property’s purchase price for an accompanying...

Experienced team behind new ‘challenger’ brand

A number of well-known senior mortgage industry individuals are behind Belmont Green Finance Limited,...

Rent Smart Wales approves ARLA qualifications

Rent Smart Wales has approved the three NFOPP awarding body qualifications in lettings. These allow...

ONS: 8.3% house price inflation in England

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that UK house prices increased by...

New fixes from the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has introduced a new range of fixed rate mortgages. These include fees...

Rental calculation rises “will not affect lending”

Buy to Let Club says its research suggests that increases in rental cover can be...

Reduction in cost for higher LTV mortgages

The majority of mainstream 90% LTV mortgages are down in cost compared to three...

InterBay offers new HMO refurb range

InterBay Commercial has made changes to its refurb proposition, which is available for experienced landlords through...

Kensington raises maximum LTV on core range

Kensington has increasing the maximum LTV on its core residential range to 85% and...

Just Mortgages opens new London hub

Mortgage broker Just Mortgages has announced the launch of its new London facility. The...

New member for the ASTL

SimplyBiz Group has become the latest addition to join the Association of Short Term...

Employee borrowing scheme unveiled

Neyber, a provider of financial employee benefits, has launched its product range to UK...

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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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