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IFA firm attains Chartered Financial Planner status

Rutherford Wilkinson Ltd, an IFA firm which is part of IFA consolidators, Perspective Financial...

New FSA appointments to give ‘fresh perspective’

The Chancellor has announced the appointment of Mick McAteer, Brian Pomeroy, Andrew Scott &...

New hire for invoice finance firm

Independent business funder Absolute Invoice Finance has appointed Tracy Waddacor as group services manager,...

ADVICE: Prepare for a better 12 months

Get ready for 2010, advises Justin Rees of LeadPoint. It might seem like a long...

B&B extends servicing deal with HML

Financial outsourcing provider HML has reported an extension to its servicing and administration contract...

NLA launches insurance for landlords

Research conducted by the National Landlords Association (NLA) indicates that almost three-quarters of landlords...

House buying remains weak

While gross mortgage lending increased in September, it was still down 27% year-on-year, according...

Fears raised over B2L regulation

The mooted FSA regulation of buy-to-let has been met with concern from landlord and...

OPINION: Self-cert shows lenders can’t be left to their own devices

Blame lenders for the demise of self-cert, argues Bob Young, managing director of Capital...

Recovery solely based in the capital?

Distressed seller enquiries from homeowners in major cities in the Midlands and the North...

Effects of debt all too clear

Free debt help website talkaboutdebt.co.uk says its research indicates that 27% of people in...

Post Office brings out new mortgage range

The Post Office has introduced a new expanded mortgage range following a successful trial. The...

New L&G club deals include ‘reverse stepped tracker’

Legal & General Mortgage Club is offering its members access to two exclusive mortgage...

New firm offers profiling technology

A new company called AxiaMetrics has been launched by two industry stalwarts and aims...

COMMENT

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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SortRefer and The Moving Portal team up for prostate cancer golf challenge

Teams from SortRefer and The Moving Portal will take on a 72-hole golf challenge...

FCA charges banned broker over alleged unauthorised mortgage advice

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Shaun Lawrence with operating as a mortgage...

TPFG invests in L&G surveying services parent to strengthen lender links

The Property Franchise Group has taken a 25% stake in Meridian HoldCo, the parent...

Bank holds rate as energy shock clouds mortgage outlook

The Bank of England has held Bank Rate at 3.75% as policymakers assess the...

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