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Market estate agency comparison website GetAgent.co.uk recently revealed how the stamp duty holiday has made house prices difficult for the first-time...

There has been an increase in demand for financing to fund home refurbishment projects over the past six months. That is according...

New research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has found out which street names have proved the most popular with homebuyers across...

Organised crime gangs and fraudsters are now thought to be responsible for up to $2trn a year in money laundering, which...

According to new figures released by Mojo Mortgages, UK homeowners are now borrowing more money from mortgage lenders than ever before...

House prices have continued to rise throughout the year, making it increasingly challenging for first-time buyers to join the property ladder. UK...

Data from Legal & General Mortgage Club’s SmartrCriteria tool found that searches for furlough friendly mortgage criteria continued to fall month...

Research by an estate agent comparison site has found that the cost of homeownership has climbed by a great margin. GetAgent looked...

Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has launched a ‘new weapon’ in the ongoing fight against dirty cash being cleaned around the world...

A new membership-based community has launched for marketing professionals in the mortgage sector. The Mortgage Marketing Forum promises to provide knowledge, support...

The threat of Covid remains a worry for the majority of home sellers when it comes to allowing prospective buyers into...

Mortgage Magic, the provider of one of the UK’s most advanced CRM and mortgage management platforms, has launched an app that...

James Andrews, senior personal finance editor at money.co.uk, offers up top tips on how those planning to purchase a home with...

Some 64% of brokers will adopt a hybrid approach of remote work and face-to-face working despite the lifting of pandemic restrictions. That...

Bridging loan firm SoMo has launched a new specialist finance product giving favourable rates for larger loans. The product is designed to...

Mortgage and protection advisor Loans Arena has launched a brand-new website and expanded its team to align with its revamped brand. The...

Tembo, a London-based FinTech on a mission to transform consumer lending through the power of family, has announced that it has...

Research by GetAgent has revealed how asking prices across many areas of the property market tumbled in the wake of the...

New data has found that 89% of mortgage advisers believe first-time buyers need more education on purchasing a property and what...

New research carried out by virtual property viewings platform, U-See Homes, suggests that a bad impression during the viewings process can...

London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves recently publicised which London boroughs homebuyers can purchase a property at a reduced...

Broker optimism has increased since the beginning of 2021, according to a recent survey from savings accounts, bridging loans, development finance,...

According to a YouGov survey by insurance provider Paymentshield, half of UK adults under 35 are mystified by the mortgage process. The findings from...

Roma Finance has launched new bridging and development ranges with improved rates and enhanced criteria. The new bridging range, called RomaPrime, is...

A recent study conducted by Hodge asked portfolio buy-to-let landlords and brokers for their opinions about finding the best loan. The...

Although record property sales and skyrocketing house prices have dominated the headlines, new figures suggest that the rosy picture of the...

As furlough support has begun to phase away from July 1 2021, there is still concern that this could lead to...

Ozgur Unlu, managing director of 360 Dotnet, addresses the key items and points for financial advice businesses to consider when adopting technology. What...

Half of UK homebuyers admit to viewing a property without the intention of buying, with 16% going as far as viewing...

London-based financial services firm First Financial has announced the appointment of Eloise Bates & Zoe Waugh as Apprentice Client and Relationship...

According to new research from the homebuying platform, YesHomebuyers,  the majority of UK homeowners spend between £500 to £1,500 a year on...

Over the past year, many have experienced changes to their financial situations. With this in mind, Shawbrook Bank conducted a study...

Legal & General has announced the return of its Virtual Summer Conference which takes place today and tomorrow (July 6-7 2021). The...

Research from equity release lender, more2life, shows that 78% of advisers think more of their customers will look to equity release to...

West One Loans’ buy-to-let (BTL) division has released new products to meet increased demand in the market. The raft of new product...

Across England and Wales, many homebuyers have made use of the stamp duty holiday. The land tax discount encouraged many to...

New research from energy company Vattenfall reveals 61% of Brits believe mortgages should be cheaper if they are loaned on homes...

Tennis is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in the United Kingdom. Whether watching television, live streaming online or physically...

The Nottingham has introduced a new larger lending mortgage aimed at those looking to borrow over £350,000. Priced at 1.85%, the two-year...

As the first stage of the stamp duty holiday (SDLT) draws to a near close on June 30 2021, many homebuyers...

According to new research from equity adviser Key, the Bank of Gran and Grandad has gifted nearly £1 million a day...

Smartr365 and Experian tie-up set to transform credit checking process Smartr365, an end-to-end mortgage platform, has launched its commercial and strategic partnership...

Wealth management and property lending specialist Tier One Capital has secured a £6.5 million revolving credit facility from Shawbrook Bank for...

According to new research by MetLife UK, 43% of prospective and current homeowners admitted to using a mortgage adviser or broker...

New research from U-See Homes, a next-generation guided virtual property platform, shows just how rapid the decision-making process right before buying...

Advise Wise has launched a desktop application to allow advisers to access its platform directly from their desktop, with just a...

According to new research from Direct Line Life Insurance, 6.3 million Brits would choose marriage over a mortgage. The research also...

The latest mortgage search activity data from Legal & General Mortgage Club (L&G) shows signs that the market is beginning to...

Tembo, the ‘next generation’ lending platform, has launched a new approach to family lending for mortgages. The lender offers a range of...

Roma Finance completed a record month in May, reporting a 50% increase in pipeline business on top of the 100% increase...

Equity release lender, more2life, revealed that the number of advisers who attended its 2021 Later Life Lending Symposium was 151% higher than...

Legal & General (L&G) has announced that it will provide its digital mortgage sourcing technology to intermediary business, My Simple Mortgage. L&G...

The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have impacted UK employees in a major way, with more than a third (36%) aged 18-34...

Ahead of the Queen’s Birthday this weekend, estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester researched the sold prices of properties with...

New research from GetAgent has revealed which areas of the property market in England and Wales are seeing homes sell the...

Despite market delays, over half a million homebuyers in England are set to benefit from the stamp duty holiday to the...

Mortgage platform Smartr365 is giving brokers the chance to analyse their business performance with its new SmartrInsights feature. The platform allows firms...

With the sun making an appearance and the hope of a further easing of restrictions, Furness Building Society is holding a 'competition...

Pure Retirement has announced the launch of its new flexible pricing methodology on the Classic lifetime mortgage product range. The new initiative...

The past year has seen many people experience a change in their financial circumstances. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in work-life changes...

Only a quarter (27%) of UK adults have sought financial advice ahead of ‘freedom day’ despite Covid-19 causing financial uncertainty, according...

Leading mortgage industry trade magazine Mortgage Introducer has partnered with popular industry event, Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) to provide visitors with...

Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has warned property agents are in serious danger of non-compliance with new regulations, unless they ditch documents...

2020 was a year when every sector needed to learn how to adapt to challenging circumstances and the mortgage industry seems...

Mortgage lender, Pure Retirement has announced the launch of several key market insight resources that will help advisers to best serve...

According to new research from estate agents Purplebricks, 43% of today’s first-time buyers (FTBs) have fully funded their own deposit. While...

This week, West One Loan’s buy-to-let (BTL) division has revealed a raft of product and criteria changes, including a new product...

Paymentshield is launching its first virtual conference of the year to help bring advisers together and create an opportunity for the...

When it comes to meeting anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and compliance with the relevant regulation, brokers need to do more. That...

Last week Thursday (May 13) marked one year since the property market in England reopened after being hit with lockdown restrictions. Ascend...

Mortgage technology provider Twenty7Tec has completed an APPLY integration with Accord. The move will enable users of CloudTwenty7 to seamlessly submit applications...

Brokers are searching for applications that will not leave a lasting mark on a client's credit score, new research from Knowledge Bank...

The Nottingham has unveiled loan-to-value (LTV) limited company buy-to-let (BTL) fixed-rate products. The building society has announced four new two and five-year...

Mortgage borrowing in the UK has now reached its highest level since 1993, with home buyers looking to make the most...

Pure Retirement has created a new guide for financial advisers to further support My Care Consultant’s Care Box platform. The literature –...

Just Mortgages is launching a new work from home option for experienced brokers. The option is available for those who have at...

An equity release advisory is reflecting on the shifts in equity release usage and behaviour in the first quarter of 2021. Research...

Advise Wise has introduced a bespoke, customisable Equity Release Fact Find on its platform. Members can now manage a large number of...

Existing and aspiring homeowners admit it takes a ‘radical change in circumstances’ before they’d consider purchasing a financial protection product, according...

Some areas of the UK market have seen house price growth slow substantially, suggesting they could be in for a rough...

Activity in the housing market continued to increase in March, with Legal & General seeing a record number of searches after...

Research from an all-in-one property platform suggests homebuyers do not sufficiently understand the processes which can contribute to a fast and...

More than eight out of 10 brokers use the affordability calculator of up to six lenders when sourcing a single case,...

The Equity Release Council (the Council) has launched a new Legal Forum to champion the unique role of legal advice in...

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the housing market in a major way and has only added pressure for banks to give...

Mortgage technology expert Mortgage Brain has launched an enhancement to its lender insights offering, available to lenders who use its criteria-based...

Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) has confirmed that it will be open for live events in 2021. The first event will return to...

Action must be taken to encourage greater gender diversity in the adviser community and help support female clients, as part of...

LiveMore has announced a reduction of its standard fixed rates from five-year up to lifetime. Launched last week, the seven, 10 and...

New research from Knowledge Bank has revealed that homeowners are utilising second charge mortgages to raise money to invest in buy-to-let...

Following the success of its first Virtual National Training Event in November 2020, The Right Mortgage and Protection Network has announced...

The market hasn’t paused for breath since the Christmas break, with homebuyer demand rising 6% since the final quarter of 2020,...

Sales of holiday homes near the coast have surged over the past six months with holiday let mortgages for properties in...

General Insurance specialist Paymentshield is launching chatbot technology to its network of advisers. The adviser chat service follows the successful implementation of...

The Equity Release Council (the Council) has launched a member endorsement mark as part of a brand refresh that reflects the...

The UK housing market has boomed over the past year, with buyers and sellers benefitting from recent initiatives. But how have...

Vernon Building Society has announced a new competitively priced mortgage, available up to 90% of the property’s value. The mortgage is designed...

Despite only 8% of equity release cases being rejected, lender more2life has tracked the reasons that cases are declined to help advisers better...

With all the incentives buyers are currently receiving to get on the property ladder, national estate agent Keller Williams UK has...

Mortgage technology solution providers Twenty7Tec and Eligible ai have partnered to encourage advisers to use technology that will retain existing clients. The...