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Promotion for Berkeley Alexander’s Collinson

Berkeley Alexander has announced the promotion of Alan Collinson to business development director. Previously...

Funding for Lending helps H&R BS cut rates

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has cut the interest rate on its fee-free lifetime...

FSCS opens door to Honister Capital clients

Certain claims previously rejected against Honister Capital can now be reconsidered. Honister Capital, which includes...

New chair for CML Northern Ireland

The Council of Mortgage Lenders in North Ireland has appointed its new chairman. Brian McCormick,...

Saffron for Intermediaries appoints BDM

Anita Arch has joined Saffron For Intermediaries as a business development manager. She will...

AFI offers new seven-day special

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) has unveiled a new 'seven-day spring special', available exclusively through...

Strong April for secured lending

Secured loan lending in April was up 15.21% on the previous month, according to...

Tenet launches social media initiative

Tenet has introduced a compliance-approved social media framework for its advisers. This follows the group’s...

Equity release misconceptions continue

A home reversion specialist has warned that advisers active in the equity release sector...

First time landlords targeted by TMW

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has unveiled a new buy-to-let range aimed at first time...

Many in the dark over partners’ finances

Over 5.5 million people don't actually know how much their partner earns, research from...

FCA to review insurance claims handling

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to conduct a thematic review of claims handling...

Lower rates fuel remortgaging surge

66% of homeowners remortgaging an existing property in April did so to take advantage...

Brightstar teams up with Precise

Brightstar Financial’s latest 'Lender Day' with Precise Mortgages resulted with nearly £5 million of...

COMMENT

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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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...

Foreign exchange moves into focus as advisers urged to act earlier in mortgage process

Rising use of overseas funds in UK property purchases is increasing the need for...

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