Opinions & blogs

Landlords could benefit from growing market of ‘forever renters’

Like the rest of the housing market, the rental sector has been under increasing...

Building trust when it comes to protection claims

When it comes to protection insurance, the independent advice community could well be called...

Preparing for an EPC policy reversal

The new Labour government has begun outlining its commitment to improving the energy efficiency...

Recruiting the FCA way

For advisers looking to expand their business, choosing the right people to join the...

Meeting ‘modern’ borrowing needs

The complexities associated with assessing variable incomes from self-employment and/or multiple revenue streams have...

The rising value of the semi-commercial sector

There’s always a huge amount of talk around the ‘next big thing’ in any...

Helping the increasing number of people with credit issues

People’s personal finances have taken a battering in recent years, thanks to Covid and...

Election 2024: understanding each party’s housing policies

It’s very hard to view anything at the moment without looking at it via...

Charting the right course on protection advice

To say that having a strong protection proposition, or an arrangement where you refer...

The cost of aborted UK property transactions: implications for mortgage advisers

In the dynamic landscape of the UK property market, mortgage advisers play a pivotal...

The positive impact of self-build

There are plenty of people out there with aspirations of building their own home...

Helping advisers build their businesses – a personal and holistic approach

Mortgage and protection advisers came together for a day of learning and networking at...

Credit scoring vs credit checking in a tougher market

Understanding the fundamental differences between a credit score and a credit check and how...

BBR hold decision shouldn’t take away from positive outlook

After this month’s MPC meeting and the decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR)...

COMMENT

Kevin Tunnicliffe on ending the race to the bottom

This was always going to be a tricky interview. I’ve known Kevin Tunnicliffe, chief executive officer of Sort Group, which includes Sort Refer, for...

Beyond the Robo-Adviser: why the future of mortgages is ‘Human Plus’

The fintech industry is obsessing over a binary choice: the traditional human broker or the fully automated 'robo-adviser'. But as we navigate the complexities...

Ceasefire boosts sentiment more than mortgage market

What goes up must come down, but for mortgage rates the drop will be notably more gradual than the sharp increase triggered by the...

A surge today, but what comes next for advisers and conveyancing?

March has provided a very clear example of how quickly this market can move when lenders feel the need to take action, with widespread...

Technology adapts so you don’t have to

20 years ago, many brokerages looked and operated in very similar ways. Typically small, local business, many firms focused solely on standard residential mortgage...

Latest news

The Coventry cuts limited company buy-to-let rates for brokers

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected limited company buy-to-let rates by up to 20...

Paragon Bank introduces limited edition 60% LTV buy-to-let products

Paragon Bank has expanded its buy-to-let range with a new tranche of 60% loan-to-value...

TwentyCi hires Nick Huntley to lead sales at TwentyEA and TwentyConvey

TwentyCi has appointed Nick Huntley as sales director for TwentyEA and TwentyConvey as the...

HSBC cuts mortgage rates by up to 34bps across core ranges

HSBC UK has reduced mortgage rates across its product range, with cuts of up...

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