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UTB bridging deals from 0.65% following rate cuts

United Trust Bank has (UTB) has made a broad series of rate reductions across...

Government has no chance of hitting housing targets but direction of travel is encouraging

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner hasn’t got a ‘cat’s chance in in hell’ of...

Top economist: Deter saving and encourage borrowing to grow the economy

UK banks have a whopping £300 billion more in savings that they do outstanding...

Jenks joins Chetwood Bank

Chetwood Bank has appoints Philip Jenks as a non-executive director (NED). Jenks (pictured, above), has...

Metro Bank slapped with £16m fine for AML failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Metro Bank £16,675,200 over failures to monitor...

VAS Panel develops new HMO report template

VAS Panel has introduced a standalone Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Short Form Report...

Hope for new data bill to transform archaic homebuying experience

There is a growing need to transform the UK’s deplorable and archaic home buying...

Sesame Bankhall Group takes stake in new build broker

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has acquired a stake in New Homes Mortgage Services (NHMS). SBG...

MPC cuts Bank Rate to 4.75%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Bank Rate by...

A new solution is needed for finding and nurturing broker talent

It’s certainly no secret that there is a real shortage of brokers in the...

It has probably never been tougher

Being a mortgage adviser in 2024 is probably the hardest it has ever been....

Opus First Media: The first word in finance and property

They've seen it all. Now they're sharing it all. Welcome to Opus First Media. Two of...

New report urges use of finance mechanism to fund UK retrofitting

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) has published a major new report in partnership with...
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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...

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...

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L&G appoints Jane Simpson as head of strategic accounts for broker partners at Mortgage Services

L&G’s Mortgage Services business has appointed Jane Simpson as head of strategic accounts where...
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Market Financial Solutions upsizes £1 billion of funding lines

Market Financial Solutions has upsized and extended multiple institutional funding lines, securing up to...
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The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has responded positively to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)...
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Precise launches its highest ever LTV products and slashes residential rates

Precise has made a range of improvements to its residential proposition with cheaper pricing...

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