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The Ipswich extends support for mortgage misfits 

The Ipswich Building Society unveiled its Divorce Mortgage Programme yesterday (4 January), on s-called ‘Divorce Day’ –...

2016 to be record year for family-financed property sales?

JMW Solicitors has predicted that 2016 will see a record number of family-funded house...

New residential deals from the Skipton

Skipton Building Society is launching a new range of two and five-year fixed rate residential...

Brokers back Leeds’ opening hours extension

The Leeds Building Society has said that intermediaries have responded positively to longer opening hours...

Lloyds extends cashback offer

Lloyds Bank has extended its existing £500 remortgage cashback offer to include its first-time...

Masthaven completes £4m regulated bridge in 4 days

Masthaven Finance has announced the completion of a £4.2m regulated bridging loan for Savills...

New higher LTV deals from Virgin Money

Virgin Money has made changes to its mortgage range, including some higher LTV products designed...

Sales to FTBs fell by 10% in November

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has revealed that housing supply dipped and demand...

November lending up 3% on previous 6-month average

The latest Bank of England Money and Credit figures, have revealed that loan approvals...

TFC offers free legals on Precise deals

TFC is rolling out its ‘free legals’ offer on Precise Mortgages deals to all brokers,...

Roma Finance lowers rates

Roma Finance has unveiled an updated product range. The Manchester-based bridging finance and development lender plans...

North-south divide for fall in property sales

The number of property sales in the first eight months of 2015 were 8%...

Newbuild firm rapped over misleading ad

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint made against a property sales...

The Skipton launches charity account to help flood victims

The Skipton Building Society has opened a special charity account to enable anyone who wishes...

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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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