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Scottish firm joins equity release body

The Equity Release Solicitors' Alliance (ERSA) has signed up new Scottish member, Caesar &...

Santander quashes Spanish ATM charges for UK customers

All 4,300 Santander ATMs in Spain are to be free for Santander UK Bank...

Mortgage Brain partners with secured loan broker

Fluent Money has undertaken a five-year partnership with Mortgage Brain. The Bolton-based business is the...

FSA gets new senior adviser

The FSA has announced the appointment of Julian Edwards to the role of consumer...

Advisers: don’t forget the tax deadline

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing a reminder to anyone who hasn't yet...

Protected: Market optimism back to pre-crunch levels

we could see a welcome boost to the recovery of the housing market."""

COMMENT: Obstacles can be overcome

2009 wasn't all doom and gloom, says Guy Garrard, head of business development at...

Building society lending remains steady

Gross mortgage lending by building societies was £1.6 billion in November, compared to £1.7...

Sale now on at HSBC

HSBC has published details of its sixth annual sale, which is live online and...

New face at PPR

Property Portfolio Rescue has appointed Adam Bitel as acquisitions manager. Bitel will be responsible for...

Legal & General unveils lifetime tracker with ITL Mortgages

Legal & General Mortgage Club is offering an exclusive lifetime tracker mortgage at Bank...

Property crash puts off renters from buying

31% of renters claim that renting gives them more freedom than those who own...

Plastic spending up 2.4% over holiday period

Shoppers spent more on debit and credit cards from 19 December to 31 December...

OPINION: Back to growth in 2010

How did we get through 2009, asks Dean Jones, head of paaleads.com As we start...

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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...

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...

Portfolio landlords reshape buy-to-let market

Portfolio landlords are becoming increasingly central to the buy-to-let market as investors take a more structured approach to property ownership. The market has seen a...

Supporting complex cases in a modern mortgage market

In today’s diverse mortgage landscape, brokers are working with a growing number of clients whose circumstances fall outside traditional lending models. From self-employed professionals...

Busting the myths that stop homeowners protecting their income

In my role at LifeSearch, I spend a lot of time talking to mortgage advisers, brokers, and, increasingly, customers directly. One thing comes up time...

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Middle East uncertainty prompts homeowners to reassess mortgage plans

UK homeowners are overpaying mortgages and looking to secure new rates as geopolitical and...

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...

Cambridge BS commits to three-year charity partnership and local housing support grants

The Cambridge Building Society has unveiled a new three-year funding partnership alongside a fresh...

Nomo launches broker academy for Gulf client property finance

Nomo has launched a broker academy to support intermediaries working with Gulf Cooperation Council...

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