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Protected: London house prices up 2% in June

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New chairman for UKFI while head quits

Sir David Cooksey has been appointed as chairman of UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI),...

Proof in the birthday pudding, claims LeadPoint

Lead exchange marketplace LeadPoint is celebrating its third birthday, a milestone it says proves...

Initiatives behind Yorkshire’s mortgage approval rise

Between May and June this year, Yorkshire Bank saw a 28% increase in mortgage...

Abbey bank account switcher pilotted

Mortgage Intelligence and Mortgage Next are offering their Appointed Representatives access to the Abbey...

Finance drought crippling landlords

30% of landlords predict that tenant demand will rise over the next 12 months,...

FTBs looking at repossessions

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Equity release legal guide brought out

The Equity Release Solicitors Alliance (ERSA) has published a new downloadable guide providing consumers...

Platform improves online offering

Platform, the intermediary lender of Britannia, has unveiled launched a new online case tracking...

FSA outlines changes to the approved persons regime

The FSA has confirmed an extension of the approved persons regime for those that...

SHIP launches key equity release debate

Equity release trade body SHIP is launching a Discussion Paper at an industry conference...

Cattles faces £400m repayment call

Cattles plc has received a notice from the trustee of bonds to immediately repay...

HML unveils monthly mortgage performance MI report

A new monthly data set and quarterly commentary to help mortgage investors and lenders...

AMI sets up FSA review working party

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has formed a Working Party of its members...

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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...