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UK able to exempt buy-to-let from EU mortgage credit directive

The European Parliament's ECON committee has voted on the European directive on credit...

M&S to offer mortgages: reports

Marks & Spencer is to launch its own shop-based bank, according to reports. Industry organ...

Two key hires for Alternative Bridging Corporation

Alternative Bridging Corporation (ABC) has appointed two new members of staff. Mike Jones has been...

New Rockstead chairman to spearhead European expansion

Rockstead has appointed Steve Haggerty as its new chairman. He will help to drive the...

L&G and Nationwide continue protection arrangement

Legal & General and Nationwide Building Society have agreed to continue their distribution agreement...

No change from MPC

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again voted to keep...

Aldermore makes regional sales appointment

Aldermore has appointed Luan Waite as a regional sales manager. She will be based in...

Quarterly rise in house prices

House prices in the three months to May were 0.8% higher than in the...

The Leeds launches apprenticeship scheme

Leeds Building Society is launching a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme in ‘Providing Financial...

ECB holds base rate

The European Central Bank (ECB) left the base interest rate on hold at 1.0%...

Two-million pound houses to disappear from market?

A law firm has claimed that proposed changes to high value property taxation means...

The Yorkshire to cut 90% LTV rates

Yorkshire Building Society is cutting fixed rates on 90% LTV products by up to...

EU acts to avoid future bailouts

Proposals have been adopted today by the European Commission for EU-wide rules for bank...

Equity release for home improvement piloted

Just Retirement is to pilot an equity release service with home improvement agency Foundations. Over...

COMMENT

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...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

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Mortgage leaders urge sector to take part in ED&I survey

Senior figures from Mortgage Advice Bureau, Legal & General and Coreco have urged mortgage...

The Right Mortgage adds TAB to lender panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added specialist property finance lender TAB to...

LSL signals further profit growth as market steadies after refinancing surge

LSL Property Services has said it expects to deliver further profit growth in 2026,...

Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu to headline Sort Ball

Sort Group has announced Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu as the headline acts for...

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