Meg Bratley
-

New data shows secured loans take first place as fastest growing segment post-pandemic in 2024 – Pepper Money
Secured loans, often referred to as second charge mortgages, have cemented their position as the fastest-growing segment in the post-pandemic UK property…
-

L&G launches digital application process for annuities
L&G has today announced the launch of a digital application process for annuities, significantly streamlining the process and saving intermediaries up to…
-

Taxpayers have until 5th April to top up their state pension by making NICs
Taxpayers with missing National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have until 5th April to make backdated payments to accrue more state pension, say leading audit,…
-

HMRC hikes late payment interest charge to eye-watering 8.5% as new FOI shows average interest penalty surpasses £100
AJ Bell has reported that HMRC is to hike late payment interest to 8.5% from 6 April 2025, with the gap between what…
-

New era for mortgage broker lead generation
For over 12 years, Compare My Move has generated leads for solicitors, removal companies, and surveyors—delivering over 300,000 leads in 2024 alone. Now, the house-moving comparison…
-

Suzy Esson appointed as COO of The Exeter
UK health and life insurer The Exeter has announced the appointment of Suzy Esson as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1st April 2025. With over…
-

Europe has woken up to the “America First” agenda – Evelyn Partners
Written by Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategist, Evelyn Partners President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies have prompted Europe to boost defence and…
-

Iress and Standard Life join forces to launch online annuity applications through The Exchange
Today Iress, in collaboration with Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, announced the launch of online annuity applications through The Exchange. The…
-

Black & White Bridging comment on today’s UK Finance buy-to-let figures
With the news of the UK Finance buy-to-let mortgage market update, Heather Hancock, head of credit and operations at Black & White…
-

Investec halves fees for HNW mortgages
Investec Bank plc, a leading international financial services provider, today announces key enhancements to its mortgage offerings for high net worth (HNW)…

IFA Talk Mortage and Property is the new addition to the IFA Talk podcast family, where we discuss the latest topics relevant to Mortgage and Property professionals.

