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Bridgewater kicks off forum programme

Bridgewater Equity Release, the home reversion provider, is beginning its year of regional Broker...

Average house price in England and Wales now £161,554

The November data from Land Registry's flagship House Price Index shows a positive monthly...

Call to investigate fairness of credit market

The Treasury Committee has published a Report, Credit Searches, which calls on the Office...

Government looks to ban logbook loans

Consumer Minister reveals plans to ban Bills of sale lending The Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan...

Yorkshire helps FTBs with Stamp Duty changes

Yorkshire Building Society has increased the cashback on its first time buyer mortgages to...

OFT drops legal challenge to bank charges

Following the Supreme Court's judgment last month, the OFT is not to take further...

Country folk nonchalant about burglary

Millions of countryside dwellers are not taking adequate steps to protect their homes, according...

Dragon’s scheme goes live in East Anglia

An East Anglia estate agency has become the first to go live with 'Dragon'...

Six charged over commercial mortgage fraud

Six individuals have been charged with offences in connection with a series of high...

City Boys’ booze habits play havoc on premiums

Male motorists living in the City of London are most likely to have a...

FLA lending down 12% in October

The consumer credit markets continue to reflect current economic conditions, according to the Finance...

COMMENT: what will this year bring?

Harpal Singh, managing director of Conveyancing Alliance Ltd, looks forward to 2010 Without doubt 2010...

ANALYSIS: should commercial mortgages be regulated?

Stephen Johnson, sales and marketing director, Commercial First, discusses the pros and cons for...

ABI guide gets thumbs-up from Just Retirement

Just Retirement has welcomed publication of the revised ABI Good Practice Guidance: Improving customers'...

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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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