Meg Bratley
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No strings attached – borrowers cool on commitment as long fixes fall 42%
New data from Twenty7tec reveals UK mortgage borrowers are ditching long-term commitment in favour of short-term flexibility. The leading mortgage tech platform reports that…
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Square Mile Academy of Funds: ratings round-up for July 2025
Analysts at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research (Square Mile) conducted 26 interviews with investment professionals from 52 asset management groups during July 2025.…
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IHT on pensions is a consumer duty challenge for regulator and advisers
Market-leading later life lending platform Air is urging advisers and the regulator to focus on the Consumer Duty challenge posed by the…
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Two-year fixed average mortgage rate dips below five-year
The Moneyfacts average two-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped below it’s five-year counterpart for the first time since September 2022. The latest…
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Rightmove provides insight into the impact of the Bank of England’s rate cut
Following the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates today, Matt Smith, Rightmove‘s mortgage expert comments. “As expected we now have the…
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The Bank of England’s interest rate cut is welcome news for the property market
Kevin Shaw, National Sales Managing Director at Leaders Romans Group (LRG), shares his thoughts on the recent Bank of England interest rate…
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UK homebuyers prioritising ‘ready to go’ properties amid higher borrowing costs
UK homebuyers are increasingly prioritising properties in good condition rather than requiring extensive works as higher borrowing costs reshape their priorities, according…
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Halifax HPI data shows a rise in property prices in July
After months of subdued activity, the UK housing market showed fresh signs of resilience in July, with average house prices rising by…
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‘Critical time’ for financial planning as changing Govt policy challenges savers, says leading financial adviser
Changing UK government policies have hit many ‘easy targets’, with some clients feeling let down by the Government, according to Richard Watkins,…
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National Friendly reports strong H1 growth and record income protection sales
National Friendly has reported strong growth in the first half of 2025, with a 12% increase in new business compared to the same period…
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