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Surveyor shortage hitting seconds

Blemain Group has urged the property industry to work to solve the problem of...

10% monthly rise in London house prices

Following two consecutive monthly falls in the price of property coming to market, October...

High prices make rural living an impossible dream for many

There is a rural premium in all regions with countryside homes typically commanding a...

Which?: high satisfaction from building societies

Customer satisfaction findings in a new Which? report on the best and worst financial...

Borro launches new TV ad

Short-term asset lender borro has launched a follow up to its initial TV advertising...

Rise in peer to peer lending

Over 570 businesses across the UK borrowed more than £36 million in the third...

Two financial advisers banned and fined

Two Surrey-based investments advisers have been fined a total of £885,000 and been banned...

Aldermore expands intermediary sales team

Aldermore Bank has appointed Rob Barnard to head of intermediary distribution in its residential...

Slight fall in gross mortgage lending

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported that gross mortgage lending in September...

Rents soaring to record levels

Rents across England and Wales have overtaken all previous records, according to the latest...

Number of residential valuations up 65% year-on-year

September saw the volume of residential valuations 55% higher than August, according to chartered...

New chairman for Holloway Friendly

Holloway Friendly has elected Martin Day as its new chairman. Day’s election took place...

NatWest charges customers who withdraw application post-offer

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has introduced a withdrawal fee of £150 for customers who do...

Private rental sector still booming north of the border

Prices for renting in Aberdeen have reached record levels, according to lettings portal Citylets. Rental...

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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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