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Exclusive Melton Mowbray deal for PMS and Sesame

PMS members and appointed representatives (ARs) of Sesame's network now have access to...

New look for InterBay

InterBay Commercial has unveiled a new look brand and website. The lender claims its new...

Berkeley Alexander improves Quote & Buy system

Berkeley Alexander has implemented the next stage in the evolution of its online Household...

Peer-to-peer lending outperforms AIM

Investments in peer-to-peer lending models have dramatically outpaced the alternative equity market, according to...

Month-on-month fall in Welsh house prices

The average price of a house in Wales was £151,821 in April, an increase...

New mortgage lending increases

Approvals for house purchase last month were up 24% over last May, according to...

UTB offers New York prize promotion

United Trust Bank is taking a stand at the NACFB Commercial Expo on 26...

Blemain makes key changes following broker feedback

Blemain Finance has made changes across a range of its products to lower costs...

Retention products “at odds with” principles of MMR

It is unlikely that retention products will satisfy client suitability principles in the post...

Brits reactive not proactive with financial planning

Financial planning is the task we are putting off the most when it comes...

Strong growth in remortgaging

Monthly gross remortgage lending rose by £576m in May to £3.9bn, according to latest...

First Direct increases Northern Ballet sponsorship

Leeds-based bank First Direct is to extend its sponsorship of the internationally acclaimed Northern...

Bathrooms of prime importance to homebuyers

79% of UK prime homebuyers says the number of bathrooms in a prospective property...

RICS teams up with Freehold for LGBT event

RICS and Freehold, the networking forum for LGBT real estate professionals, are hosting an...

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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...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

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Buckinghamshire cuts fees on credit repair mortgage ranges

Buckinghamshire Building Society has halved product fees across its Credit Revive and Credit Restore...

SortRefer launches snagging reports service for new-build buyers

SortRefer has launched a snagging reports service to help brokers support clients buying new-build...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

CIExpert partners with Succession Wealth on protection advice

Protection research platform CIExpert has entered into a strategic partnership with Succession Wealth aimed...

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