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Strong growth for second charge market

New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show growth of 14% in...

House prices up 4.3% year-on-year

House prices rose during October 2013 in all regions in England & Wales for...

RICS: retail finally on the up

The UK retail sector is starting to feel the effects of the nation’s fledgling...

ECB makes surprise rate cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) surprised financial markets on Thursday, cutting the main refinancing...

The Leeds unveils two and three-year fixed rate remo deals

Leeds Building Society has launched a range of two and three-year fixed rate products...

Hinckley & Rugby offers 3.89% two-year fix at 90% LTV

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society is launching on 8 November a new two-year...

Base rate held yet again

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

Paradigm heads to Belfast

Paradigm Mortgage Services is to hold a round table event for directly authorised advisers...

First Complete introduces protection workshops

First Complete has begun a series of income protection workshops around the UK. This...

Safran: screen sharing can safeguard MMR sales process

Screen sharing can safeguard the MMR sales process for lenders and advisers through the...

14% rise in prime London one-bed prices

The average value of one-bedroom properties in Prime London has risen by over £60,000...

10% year-on-year growth in released equity

Housing market growth is driving confidence in using property wealth to boost retirement income...

New incentives from InterBay Commercial

InterBay Commercial completed more loans than ever before last month and with some of...

The Leeds launches 2.45% Help to Buy deal

Leeds Building Society has announced the re-launch of its mortgage product which...

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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