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NLA unveils shared housing campaign in Portsmouth

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has launched a new social media campaign aimed at...

Average UK house price now £208,585

In November UK house prices increased by 4.0% over the year but were slightly...

Welsh Assembly backs moves to suspend right to buy

A proposed new law that would allow the suspension of the right to buy,...

Debt management text ad banned

A text message advert has been banned by the advertising watchdog. The Advertising Standards Authority...

New trackers and fixes from the Skipton

Skipton Building Society has launched a range of new two-year fixed rates, and two...

ICOBS deadline looming, brokers told

Home Buyer Systems has warned broker firms that time is running out to review...

Surveyor sentiment more positive in short term

The outlook for the property market remains mixed despite a stabilising of house sales...

DAs positive about the year ahead

86% of the respondents to The Mortgage Alliance's (TMA) December Distribution Indicator said that...

Drawdown take-up boosts equity release sales

Equity release plan sales rose 3.36% in 2010 as the increasing use of drawdown...

Mydeposits reports 65% increase in take-up

Mydeposits.co.uk has reported a rise in the number of protections taken out by letting...

Portal Portfolio chooses Target for servicing

Target Group has won the contract to provide loan origination and end to end...

Precise Mortgages gets new distribution partners

Precise Mortgages has expanded its distribution panel. The new distributors are BDS Mortgage Group, Intrinsic...

London mortgage applications up 88.6% last year

Purchase mortgage applications in London almost doubled in 2010 compared to 2009, according to...

No change for house purchase lending in November: CML

November was a stable month with very few changes to the volume and value...

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Rate cut momentum is welcome, but presents challenges for advisers

In recent weeks, we have seen a welcome shift in momentum across the mortgage market. A broad range of lenders have reduced pricing across...

Why now is the perfect time for expats to consider UK holiday lets

If you’re anything like me, Easter, the recent swathe of bank holiday weekends, and a sustained period of sunshine have certainly got me thinking...

Brokers face rise in complex cases as bridging demand evolves

As reported recently in trade news, the bridging finance landscape is changing, and brokers are increasingly faced with more complex client scenarios. Greenfield Bridging...

18 months of Inspired Lending: how we’ve grown alongside the bridging market

In December 2023, we completed our very first bridging loan. On the surface, it was a straightforward deal. But for us, it marked something...

Threadbare safety nets and the reassurance of life insurance for mortgagors

For first-time buyers who have managed to save enough for a deposit, there’s a lot to think about when searching for the perfect home....

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Professionalism, planning and portfolio strategy: the evolution of buy-to-let

I took part in a panel session in London earlier this month with some...

FCA seeks to reduce reporting burden with overhaul of complaints data process

The Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled proposals to streamline the way firms report complaints...

The Coventry named among UK’s top firms for employee development

Coventry Building Society has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s Best...

Redwood Bank adjusts lending criteria to support landlords

Redwood Bank has announced changes to its lending criteria aimed at easing affordability constraints...
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