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Confidence still close to all-time lows

Nationwide Building Society's consumer confidence index has seen confidence improve from its all-time lows,...

Completions rise at Pink

Pink has reported a rise of 28% in completions for the third quarter, compared...

Countrywide customers seeking solace from fixed rates

The top 10 most sourced products by Countrywide customers were dominated by fixed rate...

December dip in demand for rental properties

December is the best month of the year for potential renters to find a...

Tenancy deposit scheme claims success in dispute resolution

Tenancy deposit protection scheme my|deposits has reported that 40% of all deposit disputes never...

FSA fines CICA £2.8m

The FSA has fined Combined Insurance Company of America (CICA) £2.8 million for failing...

MMR: equity release response

Bridgewater Equity Release has given its qualified support to the Mortgage Market Review (MMR). Peter...

MMR: three principles

The FSA says that at the core of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) proposals...

MMR: key documents

The following documents can be downloaded from the FSA's website: &lta href=&quothttps://www.fsa.gov.uk/pubs/cp/cp11_31_newsletter.pdf&quot&gtNewsletter&lt/a&gt &lta href=&quothttps://www.fsa.gov.uk/pubs/cp/cp11_31.pdf&quot&gtCP11/31&lt/a&gt Mortgage...

MMR: timing questioned

The Nationwide Building Society says it supports the principles of the MMR and welcomes...

MMR: key recommendations

The latest Mortgage Market Review consultation paper contains the following FSA recommendations: * Income will...

Buy-to-let – much to be positive about

Buy-to-let growth is based on solid fundamentals, writes Bob Young, managing director of CHL...

Housing market made up of fragmented micro-markets: Rightmove

New sellers' average asking prices fell by 2.7% in December to leave prices marginally...

Openwork raises £75,000 for disadvantaged children

A team of advisers, staff and friends of Openwork have raised £75,000 for the...

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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