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A fair second charge fee?

I gave a recent presentation at the FSE London event in Old Billingsgate and...

Avoid the conveyancing dabblers

There’s many terms for those conveyancing firms who do a very small amount of...

Anticipating the Autumn Statement

The date has been set, and one presumes, the preparations about what it will...

No longer why but when and how

Working with intermediaries on behalf of the UK’s largest second charge distributor over the...

The buy-to-let Bank of Mum and Dad

We’ve all seen the importance of that venerable ‘institution’, the Bank of Mum and...

Getting to Christmas in the best shape

For those that have just come back from their summer holidays, here’s an interesting...

The Brexit effect on lending

It’s said that the secret to comedy is… timing, and indeed there’s a lot...

Stress-testing P2P lending: questions advisers should ask

When it comes to peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, advisers could be forgiven for feeling they’re...

Pensions or property? Clarity please…

In a month where the David Brent movie has been released, you might have...

VIDEO: The-post Brexit pricing landscape

Shawbrook Bank's managing director of property finance & deputy CEO Stephen Johnson discusses the...

Lending into retirement: nice to have or necessity?

There are more than 10 million people in the UK over 65 and the...

Understanding the fall in home ownership

The UK is a bit odd when it comes to home ownership. We’re one...

Is Flood Re starting to make an impact?

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) recently confirmed that 90% of claims resulting from...

Marketing to the younger generation

In order to appear ‘down with the kids’ I will begin this article with...

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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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Russell Quirk launches new podcast for mortgage brokers and property professionals

Seasoned property expert and TV pundit Russell Quirk is bringing his industry insights to...

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,...

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...

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...