Regulation

FCA secures £265,523 confiscation order against peer-to-peer fraudster

The Financial Conduct Authority has obtained a confiscation order worth more than £265,000 against...

SmartSearch completes acquisition of Credas Technologies

Ilkley-based compliance technology firm SmartSearch has completed its acquisition of Credas Technologies, strengthening its...

Law Society backs home buying reform but warns proposals need more substance

The home buying and selling process should be streamlined, but not in a way...

Conveyancers set out conditions for successful home buying reform

The Conveyancing Association has confirmed it has submitted detailed responses to the government consultations...

HSBC UK sets out mortgage fraud prevention webinar programme

HSBC UK has announced a new series of CPD-approved mortgage fraud prevention webinars for...

L&C says its advice saved customers more than £60m in 2025

L&C Mortgages, the UK’s largest fee-free mortgage broker, has calculated that it saved customers...

Two-thirds of landlords plan to expand portfolios

Two-thirds of landlords are planning some form of growth activity in the year ahead...

IMLA backs FCA roadmap on mortgage rule review

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has described the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) Feedback...

FS25/6 and the execution-only irony brokers can’t ignore

Reading FCA FS25/6, it is difficult not to notice an uncomfortable irony in the...

Landlord exits set to continue as private rental pressures mount

Approximately 93,000 buy-to-let landlords exited the market during 2025, according to estimates from property...

IMLA predicts sustained growth in mortgage lending through 2027

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) is forecasting rising mortgage lending volumes through 2026...

Targeted support must not sideline customer vulnerability, MorganAsh warns

Firms preparing to offer the FCA’s new targeted support service risk falling foul of...

Bridging brokers cite government policy as main risk to mortgage market

Research among bridging professionals suggests political uncertainty outweighs concerns over rates, affordability and housing...

BDLA backs FCA review of regulated bridging loan term limits

The Bridging and Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has welcomed a move by the Financial...
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COMMENT

MIMHC

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 20

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday 15th May as...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

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Sourcing

Offa joins Knowledge Bank to expand broker reach

Offa has partnered with Knowledge Bank as the Islamic property finance fintech looks to...
Second Charge

Parents turning to property wealth to fund rising school fees

More parents are using remortgages, further advances and second-charge loans to help fund private...
MIMHC

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 20

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...
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Leek Building Society secures double win at British Bank Awards

Leek Building Society has secured a double success at the 2026 British Bank Awards...

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