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Cardiff firm loses permissions

The FSA has withdrawn the permissions of a firm in liquidation. The regulator said the...

Brits admit to show home syndrome

Britons unnecessarily spend an £58,550 improving their homes to emulate property TV programmes, it...

BDM salaries on the rise?

Business development managers' salaries at management level have grown 5.5% to £58,000 in 2011,...

MPC unanimous over rate hold but not QE – again

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to hold the Bank...

BTL ‘galvanised’ rental market over past 15 years: Paragon

Paragon has hailed the benefits of buy-to-let as the sector celebrates its 15th anniversary. The...

Property investors looking to enlarge portfolios

77% of UK property investors are thinking of buying additional investment properties over the...

Shadow Treasury secretary to be guest speaker at AIFA dinner

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has announced that Chris Leslie MP, Shadow...

HML appoints unsecured lending stalwart

HML has appointed Graham Donald to lead the firm's entry into the £220 billion...

Sustainability measures could impact property values

A home's sustainability characteristics should be considered within property valuations, according to a new...

Claims firms slammed following investigation

Misleading advice, unfair contract terms and a lack of transparency about fees are commonplace...

Consumer confidence remains in the doldrums

The bounce in consumer confidence observed after the May Bank Holiday has been steadily...

ASA rules against Experian over credit file access claims

Experian has been told by the advertising watchdog not to claim to offer 'instant...

Borro appoints managing director

Short term asset lender borro has announced the appointment of Claire Gates as managing...

HSBC introduces new online mortgage facilities

HSBC has launched two new online mortgage services. Customers can now apply for a mortgage...

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Mortgages, mutuality, members and making a difference

Anyone working in the mortgage market knows that a key area of our measurement is sales. How many cases we complete, the value of...

Stability is not a slowdown; it’s exactly what the bridging market needs

So, according to the recent Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) figures, bridging completions fell in Q2. Cue the usual hand-wringing. The headlines landed, the...

The rise of the silver pound

UK house prices may have cooled from their peak, but affordability pressures remain acute. Even with recent adjustments to interest rates, rising property values have...

Staggering stamp duty will make it easier for people to move

A proposal to spread stamp duty land tax payments across several years, in an effort to drive growth and boost the housing market, is...

Making Digital Sales Ready properties the norm, not the exception

Digital Sales Ready listings and upfront information have the potential to transform the home buying and selling journey, creating faster, more transparent transactions with...

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Families to save hundreds as Government unveils homebuying overhaul

Families buying and selling homes in England could save hundreds of pounds and weeks...

Asset Advantage strengthens broker support with new appointment

Asset Advantage has announced the appointment of William Thompson as trainee broker manager. In his...

Economists call for urgent planning reform to kickstart UK growth

Britain’s sluggish economy is being held back by its inability to build, according to...

Younger homeowners show greater persistence with home improvements

Younger homeowners may have fewer practical skills than their parents, but they are far...