Regulation

Tax and regulation changing landlord behaviour

Paragon’s latest PRS Trends research has found that landlords with between six and 20...

First FIBA roadshow concentrates on GDPR

FIBA’s first regional roadshow held in North London on 12 April drew brokers from...

Landlords maintain positive outlook

Private landlords are feeling positive about the future of the market, despite the past...

Insurance firms still failing to meet FCA renewal rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it will take action against general insurance firms...

15% of brokers yet to start dealing with GDPR

16% of brokers and intermediaries, who responded to a recent United Trust Bank (UTB)...

Widespread ignorance ahead of new EPC laws

A poll, commissioned by insurance agency Just Landlords, was conducted strictly with those involved...

FCA reveals changes to advice on pension transfers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new rules on pension transfer advice and...

Regulator outlines approach to supervision and enforcement

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Approach to Supervision and its Approach...

Rent-to-own firm agrees £2.1m redress scheme

PerfectHome has agreed a package of redress totalling over £2.1 million with the Financial...

Arkle Finance offers GDPR toolkit

Specialist lender Arkle Finance is providing brokers with help over the upcoming introduction of...

FCA issues DP on transforming culture in financial services

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper on transforming culture in...

New chair of the FSCS appointed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced the...

IMLA: buy-to-let under pressure

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has reported that net investment in buy-to-let property...

FCA consults on widening FOS access

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on plans to give more...

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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...

Why predicting 2025 interest rates feels like a fool’s errand

In my first (and for some reason clearly not my last) article last month, I attempted (perhaps foolishly) to discuss where rates might go...

Helping university students onto the property ladder

As we head towards the Easter break, thousands of first-year university students up and down the country will be preparing for exams and making...

Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

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Market Harborough BS appoints specialist telephone BDM

Market Harborough Building Society has expanded its broker support team with the promotion of...

Positive Lending grows regional sales team with new hire

Positive Lending has appointed Adam Turvey as a regional account manager. Turvey (pictured, right) joins...

The Exeter reports record usage of HealthWise app

The Exeter has announced a record increase in usage of its member benefits app,...

Awareness of later life lending innovation grows, but advisers seek more support

Advisers are increasingly aware of product innovation in the later life lending market, but...