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The self-employed eschewing personal pension contributions

The number of self-employed workers making personal pension contributions is at its lowest since...

Metro Bank moves into Maidstone

Metro Bank is opening its 40th store in Maidstone. To mark the occasion, the bank is inviting...

Average stamp duty saving of £1.5k post ‘slab’ abolition

My Home Move has calculated that UK home buyers have collectively saved £1.9 billion...

SBG appoints Mark Graves as sales director

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has appointed Mark Graves to the position of sales director. Graves takes...

LMS teams up with network

Conveyancing panel management firm LMS has partnered with The Right Mortgage and Protection Network.   The network launched...

Virgin Money makes fixed rate changes

Virgin Money has made changes to its mortgage range, cutting interest rates on higher LTV fixed rate...

Two-thirds expect to work post-65

66% of the British working population expects to work beyond 65, according to research...

Research reveals Help to Buy ISA interest

63% of prospective homeowners plan to take advantage of Help to Buy ISAs to...

Platform unveils 2.24% fix at 90% LTV

Platform has launched what it claims to be the lowest ever two-year fixed rate deal...

Mint Bridging unveils refurb product

Mint Bridging has launched an 80% LTV bridging product, aimed at developers carrying out...

Bridging brokers confident about a better year

Over three quarters of brokers working in the bridging sector, who responded to a...

Brightstar reaches IIP gold standard

Brightstar has just achieved its Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard, one of only...

New three-year second charge fixes from Masthaven

Masthaven Secured Loans (MSL) has launched a new range of three-year fixed rates across...

Charles Canning back at the helm at Accord

Accord Mortgages has announced the appointment of Charles Canning as managing director. He joined...

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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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