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Virgin Money’s Help to Buy ISA to pay 3%

Virgin Money has become the latest provider to launch a Help to Buy ISA. It...

Former property ombudsman joins NAEA & ARLA

Christopher Hamer has joined the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association...

BoE ready to intervene in buy-to-let market

The Bank of England has expressed its concerns over the buy-to-let sector. The central bank...

Home improvers run risk of underinsurance

Homebuyers spend an average of £10,010 on their homes in the first 12 months...

Santander offers Help to Buy ISA

Santander has launched its new Help to Buy ISA today. It pays a tax free interest...

Bridger completes complex £7.7m loan

Quantum by Bridgebank Capital has completed a £7.73 million short term loan advance against...

Insurer offers Xmas prize draw

Select & Protect is offering intermediaries the chance to win a luxury Yuletide hamper...

Nationwide to chair green property project

Mortgage lenders, building industry 'experts', green energy groups and sustainability bodies have all joined...

MCI Mortgage Club panel expanded

The Tipton & Coseley Building Society has become the latest lender to join the...

The Leeds appoints deputy finance director

The Leeds Building Society has appointed Stuart Whittle as its deputy finance director. Whittle...

BoE: slight rise in house purchase approvals

The Bank of England Money & Credit report for October has revealed that the...

Conveyancing ‘mayhem’ from stamp duty hike likely

Broker Conveyancing has warned that the increases to stamp duty land tax for buy-to-let...

First-time buyer purchases on the rise

The number of sales made to first time buyers rose for the second month...

Record levels of remortgaging activity in October

79% of remortgagors switched lenders when seeking a different remortgage deal during October, according...

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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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