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Encouraging signs from landlord expectations

Landlords expect the net value of their property portfolios to increase over the next...

New products from Platform

Platform has added fixed and tracker deals to its mortgage range. They come with a...

Phoebus wins Oakwood contract

Phoebus Software has been selected by Oakwood Global Finance LLP to supply a bespoke...

CML data highlights market dualism

The Council of Mortgage Lenders says its latest figures suggest the mortgage market has...

Don’t disregard TCF: NACFB

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has reminded brokers to adhere to...

FSA bans broker over fraudent apps

The FSA has banned East London based mortgage broker, Ayodele Olubunmi Thomas, for knowingly...

Debt bodies highlight importance of free help

During Advice Week 2009 (12-18October) a consortium of advice agencies is highlighting the real...

Bogus property firm wound up

A non-existent property development scheme has been shut down by the High Court. Investment Building...

L&G changes policy over surviving partners

Legal & General is now offering single life policies to people who would previously...

Coventry cuts rates

Coventry Building Society is reducing rates and increasing the LTVs on its residential and...

BuildStore joins forces with the Saffron

Self build specialist BuildStore Financial Services has teamed up with Saffron Building Society to...

September boost for Conti

Overseas mortgage specialist Conti reported September as its busiest month this year. Conti says that...

NACFB urges restraint over possible B2L regulation

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers has warned the FSA to "think long...

Increased debt exacerbating mental illness

A new report claims that half of adults in debt may have a mental...

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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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Protection Guru: Consumer Duty can benefit both clients and advisers

New data from Protection Guru suggests that advisers who prioritise best value protection products...

National recruitment firm specialising in conveyancing launches

A new recruitment agency has been launched in the North East with the aim...

Bigger homes driving house price growth as flats lag behind

Demand for larger homes has driven growth in UK property prices over the past...

West One Loans passes major development finance lending mark

West One Loans has reached the milestone of £1 billion of lending within the...