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PRA bans and fines Co-op Bank pair

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has banned Barry Tootell, the former CEO of the...

New sales appointments at NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has appointed two new area sales managers (ASMs) and added two...

Commercial outlook for 2016 remains positive

Brokers believes that regulatory changes will be top of of the list of challenges...

29% month-on-month rise in number of valuations

Connells Survey & Valuation has reported that total activity in the UK housing market...

Dragonfly celebrates best ever month

Dragonfly Property Finance has revealed that it had its biggest month ever in December...

Average UK rents rise twice as fast as wages

Average UK rental prices performed strongly in 2015 despite a small seasonal dip in...

Strong monthly growth in asset finance

Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 10% in November...

Rockstead makes directorial appointment

Due diligence and audit firm Rockstead has recruited Andrew Salter in the newly created...

Together unveils larger loans and improved rates

Specialist lender Together has made further rate cuts on its residential mortgage products, bringing them...

New BTL intermediary exclusives from Virgin Money

Virgin Money has made changes to its buy-to-let mortgage range, introducing new intermediary exclusives...

TenetLime reports 105% rise in earnings

TenetLime has reported growth in its annual report and accounts for the 12 months...

31% year-on-year rise in second charge new business

There was a 17% growth in consumer finance new business in November 2015 compared...

John Charcol moves into seconds with acquisition

John Charcol has acquired Southampton-based Simply Finance Group. The deal adds a new secured...

No bank rate change by MPC

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to maintain the Bank...

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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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