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Aviva joins CIExpert’s Insight Zone

Aviva has become the latest insurer to join CIExpert’s Income Protection Insight Zone. With this...

Brokers report highest satisfaction with lenders since 2020

Brokers have awarded mortgage lenders their highest satisfaction scores in over four years, according...

Mortimer Street Capital appoints managing director of debt advisory

Mortimer Street Capital has appointed Justin Trowse as its new managing director of debt...

HTB opens new Leeds office to bolster northern development finance reach

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has opened a new development finance office in Leeds, supporting...

The Buckinghamshire raises LTV for Skilled Worker visa borrowers

Buckinghamshire Building Society has extended its mortgage offering for foreign nationals with the launch...

OPDA selected as Smart Data Challenge finalist to prototype future of home buying and selling

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has been named one of 10 finalists in...

Young adults lead renewed interest in buy-to-let, new survey reveals

A third of UK adults still aspire to own a buy-to-let property despite widespread...

Beagle Street continues intermediary push with BDM hire

The OneFamily Group has appointed Hanna McKallip as business development manager for its Beagle...

Acre adds RMAR automation to ease regulatory burden on advisers

Acre has introduced automated Retail Mediation Activities Return (RMAR) reporting to its CRM system...

The Suffolk eases lending rules for foreign nationals, expats and downsizers

Suffolk Building Society has announced a relaxation of its lending criteria for three key...

Hilco provides £8.25m loan on Manchester property

Hilco Real Estate Finance has completed an £8.25m bridging facility secured against a former...

Shepherds Friendly expands intermediary reach with Simplybiz deal

Shepherds Friendly has struck a new distribution deal with Simplybiz as part of its...

Royal London appoints ‘take to market lead’

Royal London has announced the appointment of Setul Mehta to the role of 'take...

Millions risk retirement finance shortfall due to life expectancy misjudgement

A growing mismatch between public expectations and actuarial reality on life expectancy could leave...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

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