Meg Bratley
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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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Hanley Economic Building Society strengthens RIO product range
Hanley Economic Building Society has enhanced its later life lending proposition with the launch of two Retirement Interest-Only (RIO) mortgage products –…
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The Exeter reveals 60% uptake in beneficiary nomination option
UK health and life insurer, The Exeter, has today announced that since introducing beneficiary nomination on its Real Life product in March, over…
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OCIO mandates reshape fiduciary management as assets under management surge
Outsourced Chief Investment Officer mandates are reshaping the UK fiduciary management landscape, with recent findings from Isio revealing that large-scale OCIO deals…

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