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Five-month slowdown for HTB1

The government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme (HTB1) for new-build properties has seen...

Ratings upgrades for the Skipton

The Skipton Building Society has received upgrades from credit rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s. ...

FCA appoints new key roles

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Mark Steward as its new director of...

Paymentshield expands home insurance panel

Allianz has been added to Paymentshield's home insurance panel. Allianz operates in 70 countries...

LLoyds fined £117m over PPI complaints handling

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its largest ever retail fine to Lloyds...

Positive month for FTBs, but future looks tough

26% of house sales were made to first time buyers in April, according to...

26% monthly rise in value of second charges

New figures released from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) shows growth of 8% in...

Landlords warned over tenancy deposits

Landlords are being warned that they have just a matter of weeks to protect...

BTL and resi product changes from Virgin Money

Virgin Money has made a number of changes to its residential and buy-to-let mortgage range.  Changes are...

NatWest Is to cut three-year rates

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is tomorrow (5 June) reducing rates on its three-year fixed rate £995 product...

Bank rate held once again

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again voted to maintain...

Network pair join TSB broker panel

HomeLoan Partnership and The Online Partnership Group have joined TSB Intermediary's broker panel. TSB has...

Direct Life seeks new apprentices

Direct Life is looking to take on three new apprentices to start work in...

Precise expands conveyancer panel

Precise Mortgages has expanded its conveyancer panel following feedback from brokers and borrowers. The...
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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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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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Mortgage and protection professionals urged to complete industry ED&I survey before deadline

Industry leaders are calling on mortgage and protection professionals across the UK to complete...
Buy-to-let

Paragon cuts further advance rates and lowers minimum loan to £2,000

Paragon Bank has reduced rates and simplified the application process for buy-to-let further advances,...

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