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High demand for more affordable homes near Land Trust sites

Homes located near Land Trust sites are often more affordable than those in their...

One-fifth of Brits find speaking to an adviser ‘overwhelming’

Speaking to a financial adviser is a greater cause of stress for UK consumers...

Londoners most likely to consider downsizing to fund retirement

19% of people plan to downsize in retirement, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. Just 40% have...

HMRC reports April fall in property transactions

HMRC's provisional non-seasonally adjusted estimate of UK residential transactions for April 2022 is 97,970,...

Acre and Uinsure partner to simplify home insurance

Mortgage intermediary platform, Acre, has announced a new partnership with Uinsure to simplify building...

Suffolk BS appoints chief operating officer  

Rebecca Newman has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) at Suffolk Building Society. She...

Hornby secures eight-digit commercial finance facility

Hobby and toy specialist, Hornby Hobbies Ltd has received a £12m combined facility from...

Reliance Bank improves residential mortgage range

Reliance Bank has launched its new residential mortgage product range to both the intermediary...

Cirencester Friendly saw continued growth in 2021

Cirencester Friendly recorded continued growth during 2021 with premium income, membership and funds under...

Majority of property professionals think down-valuations are prevalent in 2022

A webinar poll conducted by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has found that 52% of...

EPCs changing buying preferences of landlords

24% of landlords surveyed by Shawbrook say they are likely to avoid any property...

Signature Property Finance meets £200m lending target

Short-term property finance provider, Signature Property Finance has reached another growth milestone, after hitting...

L&G works with Fruitful Insights to bolster wellbeing offering

Legal & General has launched an exclusive partnership with Fruitful Insights that the insurer...

Paragon: landlords putting tenant requirements over profits

Paragon Bank has found that landlords are prioritising that their properties are suitable for...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

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ASAP launches remortgage conveyancing service for brokers

ASAP has expanded its intermediary proposition with the launch of a new specialist remortgage...

Trafford only northern hotspot in growing inheritance tax divide

Trafford is the only northern local authority emerging as a significant inheritance tax hotspot...

Vernon reports rise in later life lending after product refresh

Vernon Building Society has reported a sharp increase in later life lending, with retirement...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

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