Meg Bratley
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Falling swap rates signal greater buyer affordability
Mortgage rates are forecasted to fall as lenders take advantage of cheaper funding after figures show that average swap rates have started…
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UK landlords anticipate 54% growth in demand for flexible/coworking workspace by 2030
A new survey of 250 UK office landlords commissioned by workspace provider infinitSpace found: Office landlords in the UK are going to significantly increase…
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CapitalRise funds three new deals, totalling a lending value of £20 million, over nine days
The deals were originated by Raf Chowdhury, who was assisted by analyst Max Brady Leading prime property finance firm CapitalRise continues its impressive growth…
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36% of UK financial services firms penalised for compliance failures in past year
A new study by Davies among more than 500 senior decision-makers within UK financial services businesses has found: More than a third…
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Majority of financial advisers and senior savings professionals within banks expecting a UK base rate cut in August
Flagstone’s six-weekly base rate pulse check surveys senior savings professionals at banks and financial advisers ahead of MPC base rate decisions London…
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Mind the Generation Gap: Age clash on personal finance policy priorities for new Labour government
Consumer research carried out for Aegon UK by Opinium immediately after the general election result highlights a ‘generation gap’ in terms of…
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Brits’ pension confidence reaches new heights following the General Election
Brits’ confidence in their retirement prospects continues to rise, according to PensionBee’s latest Pension Confidence Index. The Pension Confidence Indicator score surged to…
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Equity Release Council Q2 2024 Market Statistics – New customer revival drives 15% rise in Q2 equity release lending
To read the full report please click here Overall activity Quarterly change Annual change Total lending £578m +15% -13% Total customers 14,324 +1% -16% New customers…
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Newcastle Building Society becomes region’s first living pension employer
Newcastle Building Society has become the first organisation in the North East – and the first building society anywhere in the UK…
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A quarter of parents forced to forgo pay due to unexpected childcare requirements – MetLife UK Research
· A quarter (25%) of working parents feel concerned about the financial impact of taking time off work to care for their unwell…

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