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Self-builders to be exempt from community infrastructure levy

The government has claimed self-builders will save thousands of pounds with new measures. Self-builders will...

12% premium to live near top state schools

Parents looking to purchase a home close to one of the country's top 30...

Hometrack: chronic lack of supply driving price growth

House prices rose by 0.5% in October, driven by a widening gap between supply...

Pair of rates cut by Hinckley & Rugby

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has cut the interest rate on two mortgages. The society’s...

Fincorp claims FSE success

Brokers at this month’s Financial Services Expo in London’s Old Billingsgate have given bridging...

Shawbrook bolsters strategic partner programme

Following its programme launch 12 months ago, Shawbrook has announced additional benefits for...

TenetLime expands lender panel

TenetLime has expanded its lending panel with the addition of The West Brom for...

Virgin Money makes mortgage rate changes

Virgin Money has made changes across its residential and buy-to-let mortgage ranges. It has...

N&P cuts five year mortgage rate

A new fixed rate mortgage has been launched by Norwich & Peterborough Building Society...

Widespread rate cuts by the Nationwide

Nationwide Building Society has made mortgage reductions on all rates at 80%, 85% and...

Cashback deal from Bank of Scotland

Bank of Scotland has announced the launch of an exclusive cash back offer for...

Bright Grey and Scottish Provident brands to be scrapped

Royal London is to move to a single "master" brand for its UK life,...

Swathes of P2P lenders “could be wiped out”

The CEO of Assetz Capital has warned that regulation of the crowdfunding and peer-to-peer...

Bridgebank increases commission

Bridgebank Capital is now paying a higher rate of commission to brokers of 1.5%...

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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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