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Gateway Surveyors to hold climate change conference
Gateway Surveyors will be hosting its inaugural ‘Climate Change Conference’ on 14 November at...
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Rate cut momentum is welcome, but presents challenges for advisers
In recent weeks, we have seen a welcome shift in momentum across the mortgage market. A broad range of lenders have reduced pricing across...
Why now is the perfect time for expats to consider UK holiday lets
If you’re anything like me, Easter, the recent swathe of bank holiday weekends, and a sustained period of sunshine have certainly got me thinking...
Brokers face rise in complex cases as bridging demand evolves
As reported recently in trade news, the bridging finance landscape is changing, and brokers are increasingly faced with more complex client scenarios. Greenfield Bridging...
18 months of Inspired Lending: how we’ve grown alongside the bridging market
In December 2023, we completed our very first bridging loan. On the surface, it was a straightforward deal. But for us, it marked something...
Threadbare safety nets and the reassurance of life insurance for mortgagors
For first-time buyers who have managed to save enough for a deposit, there’s a lot to think about when searching for the perfect home....
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Appointments
MT Finance appoints Darren Clarke to lead new commercial division
MT Finance has announced the appointment of Darren Clarke to lead its newly formed...
Buy-to-let
Most UK landlords operate solo as tax complexity and modest yields persist
A new HMRC-commissioned study has revealed that the vast majority of UK landlords remain...
House prices
Homeownership now trumps marriage as financial priority for UK couples
Homeownership has overtaken marriage as the leading financial ambition for couples in the UK,...
News
AI revolution at risk in financial services as skills shortage threatens £26bn opportunity
A chronic shortage of key skills in the financial services sector – including mortgage...
