Regulation

Callcredit secures FCA authorisation

Callcredit Information Group's wholly owned subsidiaries, Callcredit Limited and Callcredit Consumer Limited, have achieved full...

GI firm to provide £12.5m redress

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has agreed a redress arrangement with Express Gifts Ltd,...

TMA wants fight against “unfair” FSCS levy 

TMA Mortgage Club is calling on brokers to respond to a consultation paper from...

The Source implements FCA renewal measures

On 1 April 2017, new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aimed at...

CML backs independent social housing regulation

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) says it supports the principle that the regulation of...

FSCS deposit protection limit increases

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit has risen, as of today (30...

FCA takes action against lender of last resort

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken its first criminal action against an individual...

Paragon unveils its first residential range

Paragon Mortgages has embarked upon the first phase of its residential mortgage launch. The range...

Loans firm rapped over envelope

A Belfast-based loans firm has had a complaint about one of its adverts upheld...

In defence of the FCA

At this time of year I’m hoping the seasonal spirit is flowing through you...

Barclays simplifies BTL affordability assessment

Barclays has become the latest lender to respond to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) new...

FCA unveils mortgage market competition study

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a market study to consider whether competition...

L&G Mortgage Club offers new BTL matrix

Legal & General Mortgage Club has unveiled its new Rental Calculation Matrix. It has...

Widespread public ignorance over second charges

79% of people in the UK don’t know what a second charge mortgage is,...

COMMENT

Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for professional landlords and brokers

The Renters’ Rights Act marks a new era for the property market. While the headline change, the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices,...

Profile: Andrew Lloyd, CEO of Fignum

Andrew Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fignum. He was appointed to the role in October 2024 to lead the business, which...

Rising job insecurity highlights protection conversations for mortgage advisers

Concerns around job security across the UK are growing as signs of a weakening labour market continue to become more apparent. Job vacancies have...

Can I ask you something? Who does your tampons?

Before you judge the title, let me add some context. If you know your British comedy you will recognise this line. It was delivered...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Strength in different thinking

In an industry built on detail, judgement, resilience and relationships we often focus on performance, productivity and professionalism. But during Neurodiversity Celebration Week it’s worth...

Latest news

Bristol leads LISA house purchase hotspots as activity spreads across UK

Bristol, Belfast and Sheffield were the most popular locations for Lifetime ISA-backed first-time buyer...

Conveyancers set out reform priorities in response to estate management consultations

The Conveyancing Association has outlined practical reforms to improve transparency and reduce delays in...

Twenty7tec adds two to marketing team

Twenty7tec has appointed Ellisha Jade and Sam Cane to its marketing team as it...

Stamp Duty receipts from homebuyers rise to £995m in February

Homebuyers paid £995m in Stamp Duty Land Tax in February, up from £899m in...

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