Opinions & blogs

Signs of positivity for 95% LTV market

So, 2023 is now fully underway and we await to see just how the...

What does 2023 have in store for the buy-to-let market?

With the fresh new year, thoughts of course turn to planning for what might...

In-person valuations will be crucial in uncertain market

The intense demand for property and subsequent bidding wars we saw in 2022 led...

Advisers have the quality and resilience to deliver in 2023

First up, let me wish everyone reading this a very Happy New Year. I...

The power of the building society

In the current economic environment, the role of brokers has never been more important....

Can pricing continue to track down?

As we motor towards the end of the year, it’s important to reflect on...

Expert partners crucial for complex buy-to-let

One of the big growth areas in the rental market in recent years has...

Advisers need to cover every avenue in the current climate

Even while much of England and Wales at is sending themselves into a footballing...

How to continue hitting the caseload and confidence high notes

As we approach the latter part of a year, which in my best footballing...

Reality returns when it comes to pricing property

While we might have seen mortgage pricing turned on its head these last few...

What exactly is development finance?

On the surface, the term ‘development finance’ might seem a straightforward one. Even those...

There are some positives for the PRS

There has been a lot talked about, and written on, the buy-to-let market in...

Stamp Duty deadline return is challenge for brokers and borrowers alike

Even though there was only one real mention of the housing market in the...

Government should lead an EPC improvement strategy

With the COP27 Conference currently taking place in Egypt at the moment, it seems...

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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