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Inflation hitting pensioner income

Rising prices are taking a 3.55% slice out of pensioner income with pensioner couples...

Landlords need help over unlawful evictions

A law firm is advising landlords to get the correct legal advice to avoid...

Late rate decision saw MPC vote unanimously

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously in favour of maintaining...

PPI dominates FOS complaint rise

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) resolved a record 166,321 disputes during the 2009/10 financial...

ANALYSIS: upswing in mortgage purchases is on its way

There are reasons to be cheerful, argues Dean Jones, head of paaleads.com It's been almost...

Offset mortgages now attractive to higher rate taxpayers

Research firm Defaqto argues that the combination of flexibility, tax advantages and low interest...

AIFA pays tribute to Ian Thorneycroft

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has expressed its sadness at the passing...

Higos added to panel for Mortgage Intelligence brands

Mortgage Intelligence Holdings has added Higos Insurance Services to its general insurance panel. Appointed Representatives...

Intermediaries ‘dominate’ lending market

FSA and Council of Mortgage Lenders figures show that mortgage lending via intermediaries accounted...

Tenet offers early entry route for newcomers

Tenet is to introduce a new 'first year foundation degree' as an entry route...

Four lose permissions over unpaid FSA fees

The FSA has cancelled the permissions given to four firms to carry out regulated...

Former RBS director settles with FSA

The FSA has been investigating Johnny Cameron, former executive director of RBS and former...

Viva Costa partners with Mortgage Brain

Intermediaries using any of Mortgage Brain's sourcing systems can now search, select, review and...

Paradigm adds National Counties to panel

Paradigm Mortgage Services, the mortgage partnership proposition, has added National Counties Building Society to...

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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 brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

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...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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