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Tenet to offer PI discount

Tenet has secured an arrangement with its underwriters to offer chartered advisers a 50%...

London house prices up 9.7% year-on-year

In the 12 months to July 2013 UK house prices increased by 3.3%, up...

Broker feedback behind Shawbrook criteria change

Shawbrook Bank has improved the criteria on its product aimed at property developers. The...

Metro Bank founder to address ASTL conference

Anthony Thomson, founder of Metro Bank, chairman of the Financial Services Forum and chairman...

Conti sees sharp rise in overseas mortgage enquiries

Overseas mortgage firm Conti has reported a 62% increase in mortgage enquiries during August,...

Pink hires new East Midlands sales manager

Jane Benjamin is to join Pink as the firm expands its number of regional...

Government sells 6% of Lloyds Banking Group

UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI) has disposed of part of HM Treasury's shareholding in...

Virgin Money backs South Pole Allied Challenge

Virgin Money is to sponsor the South Pole Allied Challenge, which will raise much...

FSE to host protection and specialist lending seminars

A programme of protection and specialist lending-focused seminars has been added to both days...

Family incomes 28% lower when breadwinner is female

The average annual income for male breadwinner households is £27,180 (£2,265 per month), but...

HSBC unveils new mobile app

HSBC has launched a new Mobile Banking app for customers. It is available now on...

NatWest IS introduces new FTB deal

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is tomorrow adding a new first-time buyer only purchase deal to...

Trio boost Aldermore’s invoice finance team

Aldermore has made several new hires to its invoice finance team covering the East...

Scottish Provident widens IP occupation eligibility

Scottish Provident has launched a new income protection product which gives an enhanced level...

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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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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...

Rising unemployment raises fresh arrears concerns for lenders

The UK labour market showed further signs of weakening this morning as unemployment rose...

LHV Bank completes £22m buy-to-let portfolio deals

LHV Bank has completed two specialist buy-to-let transactions totalling about £22 million to support...

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