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Zurich sees record life cover applications

Insurer Zurich has reported record levels of customers applying for life assurance ahead of...

House prices up 1.5% year-on-year: ONS

In the 12 months to October 2012 UK house prices rose by 1.5%, down...

CPI remains the same

The Bank of England has revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is still...

PTFS pair join First Complete

First Complete has hired two new senior members of staff. Martin Igoe joins the First...

Advisers expect surge in residential property investment enquiries

34% of financial advisers think there will be an increase in interest in UK...

Mutual launches 3.25% two-year fix

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has unveiled a new two-year fixed rate mortgage priced...

SME owners happy running their own businesses

Although running out of cash, not being paid on time and not knowing when...

Brits selling up and returning to Blighty

The dire state of the economy is causing many Brits with second homes abroad...

High hopes for FCA

The Financial Services Consumer Panel expects significant advances from the new Financial Conduct Authority...

Huge majority seeking fixed rates

Almost 90% of mortgage applicants are opting for fixed deals, according to the latest...

2013 predictions from MoneySupermarket.com

MoneySupermarket.com has revealed its personal finance predictions For 2013. Consumer Finances Clare Francis, site editor at...

New high for secured loans

Overall secured loan lending in 2012 currently stands at £327.1 million, the highest level...

December sees 3.3% drop in asking prices

New sellers have reduced asking prices in December by an average of £7,772 (-3.3%)...

Majority of bridging brokers had a ‘reasonable’ 2012

Over a third of brokers say their business performance in 2012 has exceeded expectations,...

COMMENT

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...

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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

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East Ayrshire named most affordable area for first-time buyers

East Ayrshire has been named the most affordable location in the UK for first-time...

Landlords buying from landlords as BTL purchases hit 10-year high

Landlord purchases have climbed to their highest level in a decade although the latest...

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...

Affordability widens north-south mortgage divide

A growing affordability gap is fuelling an increasingly pronounced north-south divide in the housing...

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