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OpenRent ad deemed misleading

A property website has fallen foul of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The website www.openrent.co.uk,...

Stamp Duty take up because of transaction growth

Residential property transactions are fuelling a higher increase in tax revenues for the government,...

Consumer panel: trust needs to be rebuilt

In a speech at the British Bankers Association (BBA) complaints seminar held earlier today,...

Interest-only time bomb will hit lenders as well as borrowers

One in every five homeowners in the UK with an interest only mortgage faces...

Introducers given free loan websites by Promise

Loan broker Promise Solutions is now providing introducers with free, standalone secured loan websites....

HML introduces specialised Ireland website

HML has launched a dedicated website for Ireland. The servicer says its new site...

Letting agents “fleecing tenants” with hidden fees

Tenants are falling victim to a complete lack of transparency in the lettings sector,...

Trio of debt management firms lose licences

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has removed the licences of three debt management...

Bristol tops quality of living poll

Adults living in Bristol currently have the highest quality of living in the country,...

Repeat customers fuel borro’s business

Personal asset lender borro has revealed that 46% of its customer base is made...

Aviva simplifies income protection cover

In what it argues is a bid to simplify income protection cover and ensure...

Housebuilding rise continues

Chartered surveyors across the country have reported growth in housebuilding, according to the latest...

The Cambridge unveils 95% exclusive

The Cambridge Building Society has launched a 95% LTV mortgage product at 5.39%. It will...

HML pictures arrears scenario if rates rise in 2014

HML has undertaken analysis of the performance of approximately 100,000 mortgage accounts that were...

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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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