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TMW providing free gas check

The Mortgage Works (TMW) is offering its new buy-to-let borrowers a free gas safety...

Families remain in a financially precarious situation

35% of British families have no financial safety net to cope with a sudden...

Highest annual rate of house price growth since June 2010

The Halifax has reported that house prices in the three months to August were...

Downside to first-time buyer good news

The number of first-time buyers increased by 45% year-on-year in July, largely down to...

Bridger warns sector to “smarten its act up”

Too many short-term bridging lenders persist in "shady behaviour, charging exorbitant interest rates and...

32% increase in second charge business

New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show growth of 8% in...

LV= highlights renting pitfalls

The number of households in England that are privately rented increased from 2.4 million...

Royal London brands to improve income protection propositions

Bright Grey and Scottish Provident are to launch enhanced income protection products by the...

Castle Trust sees strong demand for its Housas

Castle Trust believes that property market growth is boosting demand for investment in the...

More first-time buyers than in 2007

Connells Survey & Valuation has reported that the number of UK first-time buyers in...

No surprises from the MPC

Once again, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MCP) has voted to keep...

Zoopla buys Trinity Mirror Digital Property

Zoopla Property Group Ltd (ZPG) has acquired Trinity Mirror Digital Property Ltd (TMDP), from...

Don’t rely on inheritance to fund retirement: NFU Mutual

Millions of Britons are relying on inheritance to fund their retirement but haven't understood...

Loans Warehouse hires Michael Coogan

Loans Warehouse has announced the appointment of Michael Coogan as a strategic adviser. Coogan...

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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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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...

Wealthy Advisers Club launches free performance planner app

The Wealthy Advisers Club has launched a free 90-day performance planning app for mortgage...

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