News

Strong sales for equity release in Q3

Equity released increased to £261.25 million in the third quarter of 2011 with another...

Landlords remain upbeat about BTL market

Landlords are increasingly positive about the outlook for the UK buy-to-let market, according to...

Leeds&’039 Xmas card competition for school kids

The Leeds Building Society has launched a competition for schoolchildren to design its official...

Intermediary lending volume not rising with product expansion

The proportion of residential mortgages available only through intermediaries has risen over the last...

House prices continue volatility: Halifax

House prices in the three months to October were 0.3% lower than in the...

Bridging facts and fiction

Misconceptions about bridging still abound, laments Steven Nicholas, chief executive at Tiuta plc I'm always...

Understanding the Jobs market

Good firms rely on its collective talents, writes Paul Hunt, managing director of Phoebus...

Three-quarters of landlords to be hit by LHA caps

Government caps on housing benefit payments could force over three quarters of landlords out...

UKAR to sponsor debt conference

UK Asset Resolution (UKAR) has been confirmed as a sponsor of this year's Money...

FSA appoints comms chief

The FSA has appointed Zitah McMillan as its new communications director. McMillan joins from the...

Worrying lack of awareness of FirstBuy

45% of would-be first-time buyers believe they are now more likely to get on...

New electronic mapping system for commercial property lawyers

A new system introduced today could mean that commercial property lawyers can access all...

The Coventry maintains its Fitch rating

Coventry Building Society has reported that its "A"" long term rating from Fitch Ratings...

Blemain staff helping Many Hands campaign

Blemain Group staff have so far raised £6,500 this year for the Many Hands...

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,...

Latest news

Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu to headline Sort Ball

Sort Group has announced Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu as the headline acts for...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 14

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk &...

Spicerhaart and Just Mortgages sponsor Sittingbourne FC

Spicerhaart Part Exchange & Group Clients and Just Mortgages have agreed a sponsorship deal...

The Cambridge backs care leavers fund

The Cambridge Building Society has committed £22,500 over three years to support a new...

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