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£20k BTL boost to annual retirement income

Buy-to-let investors expect income from their rental properties to bolster their annual retirement income...

Nationwide unveils housing guide for armed forces

Nationwide Building Society has launched an independent financial guide exclusively focused on the housing...

New five-year fixes from Halifax Intermediaries

62% of the 573,866 fixed rate mortgage loans in 2013 were for two-year deals,...

The Leeds recognises excellence

Cheryl Keeler has been crowned as the overall winner of the Excellence in Action...

New president for ARLA

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) has announced the appointment of Valerie Bannister...

NACFB Compliance Services launches

  The NACFB has today launched NACFB Compliance Services to its 1200 member brokers.   The...

UTB offers ‘best of British’ competition

Brokers visiting United Trust Bank’s stand at the NACFB Commercial Finance Expo will have...

Century 21 unveils ’21 reasons’ recruitment drive

Estate and lettings agency franchisor Century 21 UK has launched a new recruitment campaign...

Turnkey Mortgages partners with Magellan Homeloans

Magellan Homeloans has been appointed by TurnKey Mortgages to provide support to clients who...

NAEA appoints new president

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has announced the appointment of Simon Gerrard...

Rents rise again in May

Rents have risen by 0.6% in May, accelerating from zero monthly change in April,...

Norton Home Loans to lend in Scotland

Norton Home Loans is to extend its secured lending geographical area, as from 23...

Virgin Money cuts buy-to-let rates

>Virgin Money has made cuts to selected fixed rate and tracker products within its buy-to-let...

Property supply eases in London

New property instructions in London rose 9.5% on April 2014 and 7.2% annually, estate...

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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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

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...

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Santander cuts rates across higher LTV fixed and tracker mortgages

Santander has reduced rates across a range of first-time buyer, home mover and remortgage...

West One raises core income multiples to 5.5 times

West One has increased loan-to-income limits across its core residential mortgage range and improved...

Equity Release Group launches adviser network

Equity Release Group has launched a specialist adviser network aimed at helping firms expand...

Gen H puts underwriters on front line of broker enquiries

Gen H has restructured its sales and underwriting teams in a move designed to...

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