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How to get the most from your BDM

Business development managers (BDM) are an integral part of the mortgage market, acting as...

Yields are going in the right direction

The quest for yield amongst landlord participants in the private rental sector is perhaps...

Firms need to get their vulnerable customer policies in order

Years ago, the notion and determination of who might be a ‘vulnerable customer’ would...

Government intervention in high LTV market – timely and necessary?

Government intervention in the mortgage market is always going to have its critics. After...

Cutting the cost of collapsed house purchases for clients

The property market is in extraordinary shape. The latest data from HM Revenue &...

Explore the options for your self-employed clients

The UK workforce is an ever-evolving beast. Changes in employment status, the opening up...

Technology can help alleviate conveyancers’ stress

On 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that a temporary Stamp Duty Land...

Retaining expert knowledge

Lenders have sometimes resisted automated decisioning for fear of losing the internal credit scoring...

“If you build it, they will come”

I’ll freely admit that it’s not particularly cutting-edge or surfing the zeitgeist wave, to...

Use technology to simplify the application process

We've been operating in a tech-driven world for many years now but the pandemic...

Spring is here

Spring is usually a time for renewal and optimism. Spring this year will hopefully...

Four tips to nail those protection conversations

Making protection meaningful to clients can be a challenge, especially when it comes to...

Wills offer chance for brokers to build stronger client relationships

Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news. Brokers know all too well...

A change of status need not be in one direction

Clearly, when it comes to important decisions for mortgage and protection advice practices, one...
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Auctions are growing in popularity – but choose your lender carefully

Property auctions have traditionally been a niche part of the UK property market, accounting for around 20,000 residential property sales each year, roughly one...

A wealth of experience

High net worth clients may need more from their lender and their broker, so it’s important that as an adviser, you are ready and...

Housing promises vs. reality: Will the Government deliver on 1.5 million new homes?

Next year will be 80 years since the New Towns Act (1946) was passed through Parliament. As a result of the destruction during WWII, this...

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...

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Virgin Money ups mortgage rates across 5-year fixed product range

Virgin Money is implementing a series of mortgage rate increases across its 5-year fixed...
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Newcastle tops UK property market for fastest sales; Blackpool lags behind

Newcastle upon Tyne has been revealed as the fastest property market in the UK,...
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Redwood Bank appoints CFO to help shape next phase of growth

Redwood Bank has announced the appointment of Sergio Cruz as its new chief financial...
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Market Harborough improves fixed and variable rate product offerings

Market Harborough Building Society has made enhancements to its residential and let variable and...

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