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Broker Conveyancing sees instructions up by a third

Broker Conveyancing has reported that quarterly instruction levels for both purchases and remortgages were up by...

Bridging finance demand continues to grow

The second quarter of 2015 saw UK bridging lending activity increase, as uncertainty over...

Micro-businesses not getting paid on time

In a poll carried out by YouGov on behalf of cloud accounting company FreeAgent,...

8.3% rise in number of UK property millionaires

The number of homeowners in Britain whose property is worth £1m or more –...

Mixed picture for sterling’s performance

Sterling has had a mixed performance against the world’s major currencies over the past...

Confusion surrounds Summer Budget pension changes

Over 240,000 higher earners could risk unplanned tax charges due to confusion over the...

Nationwide extends cover for travellers to Tunisia

In line with government directions, advising against all but essential travel to Tunisia, the...

Scottish output growth sustained last month

Growth of Scotland’s private sector was sustained during June, extending the current run to...

Ultimate Finance adds four to Glasgow office

Five months after announcing its move into Scotland, Ultimate Finance has recruited four asset-based lenders...

FCA outlines enforcement investigation procedures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated the criteria and outlined the process it...

United Trust Bank joins the FLA

United Trust Bank has become a member of the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA). ...

Brokers need to get their houses in order

Master broker Promise Solutions has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) report into the...

Rental yields losing their momentum

The latest Complex Buy to Let Index from Mortgages for Business has reported a...

Large monthly rise in value of secured loans

Figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show growth of 3% in...
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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...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

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Income protection demand surges as UK protection market ‘rebalances’

Demand for income protection continued to accelerate during 2025 as advisers and consumers increasingly...
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Equity Release Council to launch later life lending leadership symposium

The Equity Release Council is to launch a new leadership format for its annual...
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Long-term vacant homes in England rise 14.5%

The number of long-term vacant homes in England has risen by 14.5%, despite continued...
Buy-to-let

Tenant support for Renters’ Rights Act grows

Awareness and support for the Renters’ Rights Act has risen sharply among tenants since...

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