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Shadow Treasury secretary to be guest speaker at AIFA dinner

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has announced that Chris Leslie MP, Shadow...

HML appoints unsecured lending stalwart

HML has appointed Graham Donald to lead the firm's entry into the £220 billion...

Sustainability measures could impact property values

A home's sustainability characteristics should be considered within property valuations, according to a new...

Claims firms slammed following investigation

Misleading advice, unfair contract terms and a lack of transparency about fees are commonplace...

Consumer confidence remains in the doldrums

The bounce in consumer confidence observed after the May Bank Holiday has been steadily...

ASA rules against Experian over credit file access claims

Experian has been told by the advertising watchdog not to claim to offer 'instant...

Borro appoints managing director

Short term asset lender borro has announced the appointment of Claire Gates as managing...

HSBC introduces new online mortgage facilities

HSBC has launched two new online mortgage services. Customers can now apply for a mortgage...

BIBA announces next chairman

Andy Homer is to become chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) in...

Intermediaries maintain confidence in their sector

Brokers are becoming more confident about the future prospects of the intermediary sector, with...

August lending makes up for weak July: CML

Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £13.4 billion in August, according to the Council...

France continues as most popular country for Brits buying abroad

France has maintained its position as the most popular country for Brits buying property...

OFT provides guidance for estate agents and property developers

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a consultation on draft guidance to...

MortgageStream to develop broker system for HLP

Homeloan Partnership Network has chosen MortgageStream to create an all new bespoke point of...

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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Mortgage arrears fall again as possessions edge up in Q1

Mortgage arrears declined across both residential and buy-to-let lending in the first quarter of...

MAB Foundation launches £20k grant initiative

The MAB Foundation has launched a one-off £20,000 follow-on funding initiative to mark its...

New research highlights stress of homebuying journey

NatWest and Rightmove have published data which suggests the emotional reward of finding the...

OMS renews technology agreement with Complete FS

One Mortgage System has renewed its agreement with Complete FS, extending the specialist distributor’s...

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