News

Fall in house purchase lending

House purchase lending fell 7% last month, due to weakening borrower demand and tough...

Another rise in asking prices

Rightmove has reported that April has seen a 2.1% (+£4,996) rise in new seller...

Q1 sees slight fall in average rents

The average advertised rent in Great Britain fell by 0.43% in the first quarter...

Brightstar makes key introducer-facing appointment

Brightstar Financial has recruited Michelle Westley as its first national account manager. She will provide...

Ban HBOS trio, say readers

BestAdvice readers are in favour of the three former HBOS chiefs being banned from...

New deals from Abbey for Intermediaries

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) has unveiled a new five-year fix at 80% LTV and...

Tenet wants regulator funding review

Tenet has called for a comprehensive review of how the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

The Nottingham reduces buy-to-let rates

Nottingham Building Society has launched four new buy-to-let mortgages. There are further reductions for its...

Masthaven’s secured lending grows by one-third

Masthaven Secured Loans has reported that its new secured loan volumes were up 33%...

Record first quarter for Dragonfly

Dragonfly Property Finance has said the first three months of the year represented its...

New second charge BTL deal from Shawbrook Bank

Shawbrook Bank has introduced a new second charge buy-to-let product, designed to help customers...

The Hinckley & Rugby raises advance limits

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has increased its maximum mortgage advance across a range...

First Direct reduces 90% LTV rates

First Direct has cut its 90% LTV fixed rate mortgages by up to 30...

1.99% 60% LTV deal from the Chelsea

The Chelsea Building Society has launched its lowest-ever three year fixed rate mortgage. It is...

COMMENT

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...

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Latest news

Open Property roadmap aims to cut delays and fall-throughs in homebuying

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has unveiled a new Open Property...

FCA and Bank of England tokenisation push could reshape mortgage funding

The FCA and Bank of England have set out a joint long-term vision for...

Monmouthshire soft launches new origination platform

Monmouthshire Building Society has begun the soft launch of its loans origination platform with...

Model Office launches AI-powered client file review system

Compliance technology firm Model Office has launched an AI-powered client file review platform designed...

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