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New legislation could cause “legal minefield”

New legislation that came into force on 1 October will limit landlord’s powers to...

Shawbrook appoints new CEO

Steve Pateman has agreed to join Shawbrook Group plc as its new chief executive...

FCA proposes PPI claim deadline

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to consult, by the end of the...

Consumer Panel announces new members

The independent Financial Services Consumer Panel appointed three new panel members. The new members fill the...

New protection ratings launched by Defaqto

Defaqto has launched its 2015 Protection Service Ratings to provide an unbiased assessment of...

4% rise in cost of raising child to age 11

The average cost of raising a child to secondary school age is almost £87,000,...

Paragon acquires asset finance business

Paragon Bank has agreed to acquire Five Arrows Leasing Group for £117 million.  Five...

IRESS: MMR behind intermediary market growth

The introduction of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) 18 months ago has been followed by...

Freedom Finance ramps up intermediary staffing levels

Freedom Finance has revealed a more than doubling of its its intermediary-focussed staff numbers after...

FCA proposes changes to pension rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its proposed changes to the pension rules. It is...

Dragonfly reviews buy-to-let offering

Dragonfly Property Finance has made key changes to its buy-to-let product range. The lender has introduced the following...

Positive Lending strikes gold with InterBay Commercial

Positive Lending has been awarded the accolade of Gold Key Partner status by commercial...

Andy Young to retire from TBMC

Andy Young, CEO of buy-to-let mortgage specialist TBMC, is to retire at the end...

Two-year high for severe tenant arrears

The number of tenants seriously behind on rent has risen to the highest level...

COMMENT

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

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ModaMortgages launches limited edition 5-year fixes with free vals

ModaMortgages has expanded its buy-to-let range with the launch of new limited edition 5-year...

TSB cuts residential fixed mortgage rates

TSB cut rates across parts of its residential mortgage range today as lenders continue...

Royal London refreshes protection anniversary emails

Royal London is rolling out refreshed anniversary emails to protection customers as insurers continue...

Think tank calls for abolition of stamp duty and council tax

A major new report has called for stamp duty and council tax to be...

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