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Bright Grey incorporates Unipass

Protection provider Bright Grey has added password system Unipass to its quote and apply...

Connells continues with the Coventy and Godiva

Connells Survey & Valuation has been re-appointed as one of Coventry Building Society and...

Another IFA acquisition for Perspective

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B2L borrowers left helpless, claims Neil Young

The latest Young Index results from Young Group show that buy-to-let investors doubt they...

FSA contemplates extending approved persons regime to brokers

The FSA has admitted it is considering whether there is a need to change...

Which? calls for action on lenders failing TCF over arrears and repos

Which? has called on the Treasury Select Committee to make the FSA to name...

Lenders told to do more, faster, for borrowers in difficulty

41% of those having difficulty paying their mortgage do not seek advice in dealing...

HBS offers direct product marketing aids

Home Buyer Systems has upgraded its sales-aid tools. It now provides a 'beginning to end...

Trebles all round for FSA fines?

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Brokers expect business upturn in Q3

Paragon Mortgages has reported continued confidence returning to the mortgage intermediary market. The buy-to-let lender...

CITRI and Paymentshield sign strategic distribution deal

CITRI is the latest mortgage advisory business to sign a single tie agreement with...

Free MBL and Key access for TMA brokers

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) is now offering directly authorised brokers free access to Mortgage...

BestAdvice.net expands offering

BestAdvice.net has added three new sections to its website. From today, intermediaries can use dedicated...

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Housing promises vs. reality: Will the Government deliver on 1.5 million new homes?

Next year will be 80 years since the New Towns Act (1946) was passed through Parliament. As a result of the destruction during WWII, this...

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...

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Four out of 10 first-time buyers face stamp duty bill

Thousands of first-time buyers in England will face higher upfront costs when purchasing a...

UK property transactions surged in February ahead of stamp duty deadline

The number of UK residential property transactions saw a significant increase in February 2025,...

Atom bank simplifies commercial mortgage stressed interest rate

Atom bank has improved its variable stressed interest rate calculation for commercial mortgages. This move,...

TRM network makes key promotions

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network (TRM) has made a series of important leadership...