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Call to investigate fairness of credit market

The Treasury Committee has published a Report, Credit Searches, which calls on the Office...

Government looks to ban logbook loans

Consumer Minister reveals plans to ban Bills of sale lending The Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan...

Yorkshire helps FTBs with Stamp Duty changes

Yorkshire Building Society has increased the cashback on its first time buyer mortgages to...

OFT drops legal challenge to bank charges

Following the Supreme Court's judgment last month, the OFT is not to take further...

Country folk nonchalant about burglary

Millions of countryside dwellers are not taking adequate steps to protect their homes, according...

Dragon’s scheme goes live in East Anglia

An East Anglia estate agency has become the first to go live with 'Dragon'...

Six charged over commercial mortgage fraud

Six individuals have been charged with offences in connection with a series of high...

City Boys’ booze habits play havoc on premiums

Male motorists living in the City of London are most likely to have a...

FLA lending down 12% in October

The consumer credit markets continue to reflect current economic conditions, according to the Finance...

COMMENT: what will this year bring?

Harpal Singh, managing director of Conveyancing Alliance Ltd, looks forward to 2010 Without doubt 2010...

ANALYSIS: should commercial mortgages be regulated?

Stephen Johnson, sales and marketing director, Commercial First, discusses the pros and cons for...

ABI guide gets thumbs-up from Just Retirement

Just Retirement has welcomed publication of the revised ABI Good Practice Guidance: Improving customers'...

Five land banking firms to be wound up

Petitions have been present in the High Court by the Secretary of State for...

OFT consults on credit licence costs

The OFT has launched a consultation on moving towards a new approach to the...

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Auctions are growing in popularity – but choose your lender carefully

Property auctions have traditionally been a niche part of the UK property market, accounting for around 20,000 residential property sales each year, roughly one...

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High net worth clients may need more from their lender and their broker, so it’s important that as an adviser, you are ready and...

Housing promises vs. reality: Will the Government deliver on 1.5 million new homes?

Next year will be 80 years since the New Towns Act (1946) was passed through Parliament. As a result of the destruction during WWII, this...

Navigating a changing buy-to-let landscape in 2025

The buy-to-let market has long been a cornerstone of the UK property sector, but recent trends and upcoming policy changes are reshaping the landscape. For...

Heavy refurbishment: structuring finance for complex property upgrades

Investors are rethinking their approach to property - heavy refurbishment is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for unlocking value in today’s...

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Skipton Group pledges £25k to Myanmar earthquake appeal and facilitates public donations

The Skipton Group has responded swiftly to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Myanmar with...

Compare the Market adds secured loans via Fluent Money partnership

Compare the Market has announced a new partnership with Fluent Money, enabling consumers to...

Signature renews backing for teenage Welsh golf star

Signature Property Finance has reaffirmed its support for rising Welsh golf star Alicia Kelly,...

UTB launches upgraded broker API to streamline mortgage applications

United Trust Bank has launched a new and enhanced broker API. The upgraded system enables...