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House prices at lowest level for 19 months

House prices fell by 0.1% last month but have reached their lowest level since...

The Skipton unveils 10-year fix

Skipton Building Society has launched a new 10-year fixed rate mortgage. It is priced at...

Older people opting to rent

An increasing number of older people are retiring from their mortgages and renting, according...

Little change in repossessions picture

The number of properties taken into possession by first charge mortgage lenders in the...

Brokers expect rise in number of self-employed clients

Latest research from Kensington shows that 33% of mortgage intermediaries have seen increase in...

Homeowners considering remortgage options

Consumer searches for re-mortgage advice hit 36% in July this year, rising from 31%...

Lenders worried by European proposals

The CML has expressed concerns over a European report on lending. Lenders believe it contains...

Omni moves to Watford

Omni Capital has moved its operational centre to new premises in Watford, Hertfordshire. The Omni...

New range from the Coventry tomorrow

Coventry Intermediaries is launching a new range of fixed rate mortgages tomorrow. The products are...

Two join the Holloway Friendy board

Holloway Friendly has appointed two new directors to its board. Mathew Manser has been appointed...

More Than appoints new managing director

More Than has today announced the appointment of Janet Connor as its new managing...

Highest number of first-time buyers for 10 months

June saw the highest number of mortgages taken out by first-time buyers since August...

Brits not seeking financial advice

46% of individuals in the UK have never reviewed their finances with a professional,...

Paradigm extends Ison Harrison relationship

Paradigm Mortgage Services has renewed its strategic relationship with national law firm Ison Harrison. Paradigm...

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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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Remortgaging surge disguises weakness among first-time buyers

The mortgage market picked up momentum in September, but new figures from Twenty7tec show...

Mortgage leaders warn sector risks losing ‘pulling power’ with next generation

The UK mortgage industry must work harder to attract new talent if it is...

S&P Global upgrades Mount Street’s mortgage servicing unit to “Strong”

Mount Street Group has received a significant boost after S&P Global Ratings upgraded its...

Assetz Capital backs Thames-side luxury home with £1m development loan

Assetz Capital has completed a £1.07m development finance facility to fund the demolition of...