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Deposit Unlock will help low deposit borrowers buy a new build home

A new private sector initiative to help people buy a new build home with...

The innovation incentive: what’s in store for advisers in 2022?

Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and this has certainly...

The self-employed shouldn’t be second-class mortgage borrowers

The end of the government’s furlough scheme marks another step towards a pre-pandemic normality...

Driving standards in the private rented sector

Buy-to-let is a divisive subject. Mention the term round the dinner party table and...

Want more GI sales? It’s all about the PITCH

Insurance is a saturated market. Consumers have many different options available to them. They...

Crucial for conveyancers to truly listen to broker feedback

The end of the year promises to be an active one for the remortgage...

First-time buyers are immediately at a disadvantage

The mortgage market is currently seeing some of the most competitive rates in its...

Gain a real understanding of second charges

It’s no secret how hard it currently is to secure the services of a...

How does Gove view the private rental sector?

This month represents something of the old and the new for the private rental...

Regular client contact more important than ever

We are now over half-way through September and some might say half a month...

How low will they go?

When it comes to mortgage rates, the common question of, ‘How low can we...

Financial advice/coaching – are we there yet?

Parents and grandparents will be familiar with the question, “Are we there yet?” Particularly...

Why aren’t you selling home insurance?

It’s a simple question, but perhaps not so easy to answer. Maybe you’re unaware of...

Brokers can help FTBs with credit issues

The recent growth in the number of lenders offering high LTV mortgage products to...
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Navigating a changing buy-to-let landscape in 2025

The buy-to-let market has long been a cornerstone of the UK property sector, but recent trends and upcoming policy changes are reshaping the landscape. For...

Heavy refurbishment: structuring finance for complex property upgrades

Investors are rethinking their approach to property - heavy refurbishment is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for unlocking value in today’s...

Why predicting 2025 interest rates feels like a fool’s errand

In my first (and for some reason clearly not my last) article last month, I attempted (perhaps foolishly) to discuss where rates might go...

Helping university students onto the property ladder

As we head towards the Easter break, thousands of first-year university students up and down the country will be preparing for exams and making...

Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

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