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When it comes to debt, income protection can make all the difference

This week marks Debt Awareness Week, an initiative run by debt charity StepChange to...

Q&A: Take your pick

BestAdvice talks to Ian Smart, product architect at Royal London, about how protection perceptions...

High net worth demand for specialist mortgages on the rise

The recent budget certainly put the economy, businesses and personal finances firmly in the...

Volume conveyancers have proved their worth

Over the years it’s been a notable trend in the conveyancing sector that the...

IHT planning for a better future

In his Budget earlier this month the Chancellor announced that the inheritance tax (IHT)...

Reasons to be positive about 2021 and beyond

With early Spring sunshine beginning to seep through, Lockdown 3 measures starting to be...

Rates really do matter

The push towards long-term fixed-rate mortgages seems to be gathering a small amount of...

Q&A: All change

Having just announced a new technology platform and rebrand, BestAdvice talked to Martin Schultheiss,...

Making a difference

Jo Whiley and Marcus Rashford have shown how to make a difference recently. They...

Lockdown easing should boost supply

Broadly speaking, you would have to say that the Budget did just about all...

The need for specialist products will only continue to rise

Building a new arm of any business is a daunting task at any time....

The increasing importance of new build

Two words which I believe best sum up the new build housing market in...

There’s a greater need for understanding clients’ finances

Generally speaking, I’m a pretty positive guy but I’m not ashamed to say that...

Working it out to reshape the housing market

The question around what the pandemic and lockdown living will ultimately mean for the...

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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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Compare the Market adds secured loans via Fluent Money partnership

Compare the Market has announced a new partnership with Fluent Money, enabling consumers to...

Signature renews backing for teenage Welsh golf star

Signature Property Finance has reaffirmed its support for rising Welsh golf star Alicia Kelly,...

UTB launches upgraded broker API to streamline mortgage applications

United Trust Bank has launched a new and enhanced broker API. The upgraded system enables...

HTB enhances heavy refurbishment offering with increased flexibility

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has introduced improvements to its heavy refurbishment bridging product, in...