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Mutual lending up in 2011

Gross lending by building societies and other mutuals in 2011 was £23.6 billion in...

Profits down at Santander

Santander's gross mortgage lending share to UK households in 2011 totalled 17.3%, which the...

Lowest five-year fix for the Chelsea

Chelsea Building Society has unveiled its lowest ever rate for a five-year fixed deal. Up...

MAB in Police Mutual exclusive tie-in

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has signed an exclusive deal to provide Police Mutual (PMAS)...

My|deposits publishes dispute guide

My|deposits has released a step-by-step checklist for landlords and letting agents to help them...

LifeSearch sees rise in protection sales and advice

Protection specialist LifeSearch has reported that the number of lives financially protected in 2011...

ARLA believes landlords may sit tight this year

The number of landlords that sold a property in the last 12 months rose...

RNLI is YBS charity of the year

Yorkshire Building Society is to raise funds this year for the Royal National Lifeboat...

Two new faces for Brightstar Financial

Brightstar Financial has hired two new members of staff. The appointments come as the national...

Buying is 16% cheaper than renting, claims mortgage lender

Buying a home in the UK is over a £100 a month cheaper than...

Land Registry publishes more detailed transaction data

Detailed Land Registry transaction information is now available monthly in addition to the House...

Bright Grey pays out over 90% of CI claims

Bright Grey paid out 91% of critical illness claims in the last six months...

New associate member of BSA

Gateway surveyors is the latest firm to join the Building Societies Association (BSA) as...

Perspective Financial Group acquires another IFA firm

Perspective Financial Group has acquired Gateshead-based IFA practice Vivienne Shepherd Limited. The firm now becomes...

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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