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CML calls for coalition to address funding gap

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has reported that gross mortgage lending fell to an...

SimplyBiz Mortgages MD to retire

SimplyBiz has announced the retirement of its commercial director Philip Holroyd, who is also...

Recession forcing innovation and entrepreneurialism

The Great British Business report from HSBC Commercial Banking and trends researchers The Next...

SHIP gets backing over benefits campaign

The Personal Finance Society (PFS), the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) and the...

Absolute appoints associate director in Scotland

Specialist business financier Absolute Invoice Finance has appointed Robert Muir as associate director to...

MI Holdings unveils exclusive Furness tracker

Mortgage Intelligence Holdings is offering an exclusive 3.39% two-year tracker with an "enhanced procuration...

Countrywide offers HIP refunds

Countrywide says it will reimburse all clients, upon completion, for HIP orders that have...

HIPs scrapped but FTB stamp duty moves fall short

The new government has suspended Home Information Packs (HIPs) with immediate effect. However, the energy...

Recognise intermediaries’ value: AMI

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) wants the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), FSA...

ARLA announces new president

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) has appointed a new president, Sue Hughes-Thomas....

Landlords positive about the future

Landlord optimism is at its highest since 2007 but remains fragile, according to the...

AEGON launches customer protection claims website

AEGON has launched a new website and guide, aimed at customers to help them...

New president for NAEA

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has announced the appointment of Michael Jones...

Construction recovery hampered by lack of development finance

5% more chartered surveyors reported rising rather than falling workloads for the first quarter...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

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