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Why PTs aren’t all good

2020 was likely to have been a good year for many mortgage market stakeholders...

Will the Chancellor kick thousands of cans down the road?

So, according to The Times, six weeks has now become three months. I’m talking of...

The packager continues to play a vital role for brokers and lenders

As we hope to see a return to some sort of normality in the...

Equity release is not a rate-driven solution

In the equity release market, I’ve always felt there was a potential disconnect between...

Government needs to act on stamp duty deadline

Even though the Budget is now just a few weeks away, you can sense...

‘No risk’ investments continue to attract the amateurs

I suspect, like me, you first heard about the amateur ‘Reddit’ share speculators either...

Covid-19 and vulnerable customers

What will be your lasting image of the pandemic? Mine will be an Intensive...

Preparing for after the stamp duty holiday

The mortgage market works only because of deadlines being met. You might say the...

What we’ve learned from a year of tracking affordability

Knowledge is power – so in 2020, we took the decision to empower more...

New year, new build

When it comes to presenting wishes for the year ahead, many property market stakeholders...

Consumers still value expertise

“I think the people of this country have had enough of experts.” The response to...

Bridging the financial information gap

Money can be a difficult topic for many people, and such conversations are proving...

Why landlords should maintain confidence

When it comes to pushing data into the marketplace, it can often be somewhat...

Going the extra mile will help keep clients for life

As any mortgage broker will tell you, identifying the right mortgage for their client...

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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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PRIMIS Mortgage Network becomes distribution partner for ModaMortgages 

Recently launched buy-to-let lender ModaMortgages has joined the PRIMIS Mortgage Network lender panel. PRIMIS brokers...

Skipton Building Society cuts fixed mortgage rates across entire range

Skipton Building Society has announced significant rate reductions across its fixed mortgage range, effective...

Hanley Economic unveils flexible renovation mortgage as homeowners opt to improve, not move

Hanley Economic Building Society has launched a new mortgage product aimed at supporting homeowners...

Mortgage Brain appoints David Louw to lead intermediary success team

Mortgage technology provider Mortgage Brain has appointed David Louw as team leader for intermediary...