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Roundtable to discuss how equity release can be improved

The Financial Services Consumer Panel and StepChange Debt Charity are co-hosting a roundtable discussion...

Government releases sites for self-build

Four new sites for self-builders are being released by the Homes and Communities Agency. The...

New fine regime for claims firms

The Government has warned claims firms which use information gathered by unsolicited calls and...

Scottish housing market “being revitalised”

The average house price in Scotland rose by £952, or 0.7%, in September on...

LandRegistryOnline rapped over website claims

LandRegistryOnline.net has been told by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that it must not...

Personal Touch will subsidise members’ regulatory fees

Personal Touch Financial Services has told member firms it intends to subsidise their regulatory...

“Modest dip” in UK house prices

The UK house price index level (184.9) has dropped back slightly from the peak...

IPad Mini winner selected by the Source

Source Insurance has revealed the winner of an Apple iPad Mini. David Evans of Whichers...

Fall in CPI inflation

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 2.2% in the year to October 2013, down...

34% year-on-year rise in first-time buyers

Total home-owner house purchase lending fell in September, down 14% on August but up year-on-year...

Teachers offers range to all in Hampshire

Teachers Building Society has is rolling out its mortgage product range to customers...

Paradigm to hold buy-to-let roundtables

Paradigm Mortgage Services is to hold two half-day buy-to-let workshops during November and December...

Just Retirement reveals IPO share price

Just Retirement has announces that the offer price for its IPO has been set...

RICS: price rises hit an 11-year high

House prices rose again last month as increasing interest from would-be buyers dwarfed the...

COMMENT

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...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

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ASAP launches remortgage conveyancing service for brokers

ASAP has expanded its intermediary proposition with the launch of a new specialist remortgage...

Trafford only northern hotspot in growing inheritance tax divide

Trafford is the only northern local authority emerging as a significant inheritance tax hotspot...

Vernon reports rise in later life lending after product refresh

Vernon Building Society has reported a sharp increase in later life lending, with retirement...

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...

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