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Free overseas mortgage marketing tool unveiled

Conti has created a free online sales toolkit for brokers looking to promote overseas...

TV and print advertising driving equity release decisions

32% of equity release clients are basing their product choice on TV and print...

ADVICE: be there for your old clients

It's good to talk, argues Richard Hurst, director of the Charlbury Group As tales of...

LibDems slam govt loan failures

The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a Government-run emergency loans fund is failing to...

Bagshaw to head up Valunation

Surveying firm Valunation, part of the Spicerhaart Group, has appointed a new chief executive. John...

France still numero uno for expats

France continues to be the most popular overseas destination for British expatriates to live...

Finance drought crippling B2L despite stabilising arrears

The buy-to-let market showed the first signs of stabilising in the second quarter as...

Q2 repo figures down but CML expects worsening

The number of mortgage possessions fell in the second quarter of the year, while...

Scottish market on the turn?

Scottish house prices have continued to fall in the latest quarter, according to the...

Uniec joins 2plan Wealth Management office

National IFA 2plan Wealth Management has launched its new Midlands regional office, in Birmingham's...

MIF LATEST: Brains and brands

Recent highlights from Marketing Innovation Forum (MIF), a free online service where advisers and...

Assurant Intermediary adds free service to aid the unemployed

Assurant Intermediary is adding a free advice service to its MPPI policy to help...

Call for foreign lenders to boost UK market

Realpricecomparison.com has claimed there are only 71 lenders offering variable mortgages now compared with...

Estate agents fall foul of lender valuations

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has claimed that lenders are undervaluing residential...

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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,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...