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Plunge in housing equity withdrawals

The Bank of England estimate for Housing Equity Withdrawal (HEW) for 2009 Q1 is...

RBS unveils shared equity deals

RBS Intermediary Partners (RBS IP) has launched three new shared equity mortgages exclusively for...

New chief for Partnership’s retirement division

Andrew Megson has joined Partnership as managing director of its retirement division. He was most...

Broker banned for fraudulent mortgage application

The FSA has banned Hornchurch-based mortgage broker Abdul Karim for submitting a mortgage application...

For Sale and Sold signs point to road to recovery

Data based on For Sale and Sold board movements suggests the residential housing market...

TCF Debt Solutions expands agency base

TCF Debt Solutions has reported a further 20% increase in agencies granted to intermediaries...

Consumer Panel gets permanent chairman

Adam Phillips has been appointed chairman of the Financial Services Consumer Panel. He has...

Just Retirement add key account directors

Retirement solutions provider Just Retirement has appointed three senior sales people into the newly...

Leadbay in PMI pilot

Leadbay has begun a trial in private medical insurance leads with Best Health UK...

AFB calls for regulators to sort out funding crisis

The Association of Finance Brokers (AFB) has called for regulators to help reopen the...

OFT to look at high cost credit

The Office of Fair Trading has launched a review into the supply of high...

Regulator fines insurance director over AR failings

The FSA has fined Richard Holmes, a director of insurance broker AIF Limited, £20,020...

HML supports FSA position over arrears and repossessions

HML has endorsed the FSA's approach in its recent thematic review of arrears management...

Promise placed on Pink panel

Pink Home Loans has added Promise Solutions to its secured loan panel. Neil Hoare, sales...

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Auctions are growing in popularity – but choose your lender carefully

Property auctions have traditionally been a niche part of the UK property market, accounting for around 20,000 residential property sales each year, roughly one...

A wealth of experience

High net worth clients may need more from their lender and their broker, so it’s important that as an adviser, you are ready and...

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...

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Russell Quirk launches new podcast for mortgage brokers and property professionals

Seasoned property expert and TV pundit Russell Quirk is bringing his industry insights to...

Newcastle tops UK property market for fastest sales; Blackpool lags behind

Newcastle upon Tyne has been revealed as the fastest property market in the UK,...

Virgin Money ups mortgage rates across 5-year fixed product range

Virgin Money is implementing a series of mortgage rate increases across its 5-year fixed...

Redwood Bank appoints CFO to help shape next phase of growth

Redwood Bank has announced the appointment of Sergio Cruz as its new chief financial...