News

Rise in pre-tax profits for Barclays

Barclays has reported pre-tax profits of £5 billion for the first nine months of...

Economic worries hitting housing market

Average house prices fell by 0.2% in October, Hometrack has reported. This compared to falls...

The Chelsea joins YBS donation scheme

Chelsea Building Society is asking its members to sign up to a new scheme...

RICS looks to improve estate agency standards

RICS is aiming to alter the way people view estate agents with the launch...

TMA increases proc fees

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) has increased the procuration fees it pays to its members....

Buy-to-let newbies need your advice

Buy-to-let needs new blood as well as the seasoned pros, argues Bob Young, managing...

Planning for rising tenant arrears

Tenant arrears: Expect the best, but plan for the worst, advises Paul Jardine, director...

Carve out a property service niche for yourself

Why not become a 'house move specialist', wonders Phil Whitehouse, head of TMA After speaking...

Lenders vs conveyancers?

Conveyancers are feeling the force of the lending community, explains Harpal Singh, managing director...

New deal from NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has introduced a new two-year, 50% LTV remortgage into its corporate...

Countrywide appoints account director

Emma Hollingworth has been appointed as an account director within Countrywide's corporate business division. Hollingworth...

House prices continue to slide

According to the September data from Land Registry's House Price Index, there was an...

Bridgewater reveals November broker forum details

Bridgewater Equity Release says its next two Broker Forum events which will be taking...

First direct cuts rates

First direct has cut rates on over a third of its mortgage product range. Cuts...

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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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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