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Time for a national infrastructure bank: Lib Dems

Vince Cable is to launch today Liberal Democrat proposals for a National Infrastructure Bank. In...

New commercial panel management service from e.surv

e.surv has launched its Commercial Panel Management Service. It will provide lenders with access...

Widespread ignorance over offset benefits

Research from first direct reveals that 40% of homeowners don't understand the basic idea...

Brave faces all round following Pru’s equity release exit

Prudential's decision to withdraw from the equity release market has been met with disappointment...

Relax Group goes into administration

The Relax Group has been placed into administration with Jonathan Elman Avery-Gee of Kay...

Lloyds sets rights issue share price

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that the price of 37 pence per share has...

Effects of good schools on house prices analysed

A 10% higher rate in local primary school performance adds more to property value...

Rise predicted in global distressed property listings

Over 80% of 25 countries surveyed by RICS saw a rise in distressed sales...

Claims management web system rolled out

Merlin Professional Claims Services has launched OnCover, an internet-based claims management system. It is designed...

Borrowers complacent over SVR rises

Latest analysis from moneysupermarket.com suggests that Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgage deals are now...

ADVICE: getting your CV into shape

Chris Newbury, CEO of InterExec, gives brokers an explanation of the essence of how...

Paymentshield POS system open to Sesame ARs

Members of the Sesame network now have access to a new Paymentshield point of...

More for the same money, NACFB promises members

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has frozen membership fees for 2010,...

V Loans offers evening ‘Criteria Clinics’

Intermediaries can now deal with V Loans in the evenings. Its so-called Criteria Clinic is...

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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...

Why predicting 2025 interest rates feels like a fool’s errand

In my first (and for some reason clearly not my last) article last month, I attempted (perhaps foolishly) to discuss where rates might go...

Helping university students onto the property ladder

As we head towards the Easter break, thousands of first-year university students up and down the country will be preparing for exams and making...

Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

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UK house price growth slows as Spring surge favours buyers

House price growth in the UK is losing momentum as a surge in homes...

ULEZ leaves a mark on London house prices

Sadiq Khan’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may have delivered cleaner air to the...

New partnership aims to transform auction conveyancing

A new partnership between ONP Solicitors, iamproperty Group, and Connells Group is aiming to...

Phoebus highlights DE&I commitment in new ESG report

Phoebus Software, the mortgages and savings account servicing technology provider, has demonstrated its commitment...