Christmas Selection
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West One launches commercial mortgages to wider market
After a highly successful commercial pilot with a selected group of brokers, West One has announced that from today its commercial mortgage…
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Annual house price growth steady in September
UK house price growth held steady at 2.2% in September, according to Nationwide, as stable mortgage approvals and supportive economic conditions point…
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Residential property transactions fall 2% in August 2025, expert reaction to HMRC data
Recent data released today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals a 2% decrease in seasonally adjusted residential property transactions for August…
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More homeowners unlocking property wealth to gift to loved ones
Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading retirement providers, routinely questions their prospective home finance customers to understand their reasons for obtaining…
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Free-to-attend Mortgage Business Expo in London – register now
With an Economic Outlook Keynote from the Bank of England’s Rob Elder kicking off the free to attend Mortgage Business Expo in…
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Should interest rates decline again in 2025?
The average two-year mortgage rate is at a three-year low at 4.99%, the first time below 5% since the Liz Truss mini-budget,…
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The Mortgage Shop and Stonebridge extend partnership with a new long-term deal
Stonebridge, the national mortgage and insurance network, and The Mortgage Shop (TMS), the Belfast-based mortgage advice firm, have today announced a renewed…
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BoE figures reveal property dip, savings boost – industry voices respond
The Bank of England’s latest Money and Credit statistics release paints a nuanced picture of the UK’s financial undercurrents as household credit…
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Zoopla HPI: budget tax speculation puts housing market under pressure
UK home buyers have returned to the market en masse over the past two years, fuelling a sustained recovery in housing sales.…
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Steve Webb: Over 100,000 people set to be thrown off the ‘Winter Fuel Payment Rollercoaster’ next year because of frozen £35,000 threshold
The increase in the state pension and other pensions next April will take more than 100,000 people over the £35,000 cut-off point…
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.
IFA Talk Mortgage & Property Podcast – latest episode
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What makes a woman more likely to seek advice?
Women are most likely to seek financial advice at 56, according to new research by Unbiased, though they typically hold fewer assets…
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Half of UK adults gripped by ‘crisis of certainty’ – with many cutting back spending or raiding savings to cope
A new study by St. James’s Place (SJP) shows that half of UK adults are gripped by a ‘crisis of certainty’ – and…
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Number of borrowers with £100,000+ in student debt jumps by a third to 150,000
The number of borrowers burdened with student loan debt in excess of £100,000 jumped by a third to more than 150,000 in the…
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How Britain’s high streets are making a comeback – and who’s driving it
Small businesses face rising costs and changing shopping habits, but communities still depend on their high streets. In Folkestone, recent changes highlight…
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From conveyancing to freehold – the house buying jargon baffling Brits
Buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers who are faced with complex terms and legal jargon. In fact, a…
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PFS members say national school competition could excite new talent
Personal Finance Society (PFS) members believe a national school competition engaging students in real world financial planning challenges could be a beneficial…
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FE fundinfo launches MPS Universe to transform Managed Portfolio market for advisers
FE fundinfo, the leading financial data company connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, has today announced the…
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Flying Colours selects Seccl to power launch of new platform
Flying Colours currently manages £600m of assets on behalf of more than 2,200 clients, offering financial advice through a team of 26…
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The Autumn checklist to protect your home insurance
UK homeowners are being warned to take extra care this autumn, as insurance experts shed light that these simple mistakes could lead to claims being…
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3 in 5 teachers admit to using AI – but is it helping or hurting students?
From automating admin to providing personalised learning, artificial intelligence is transforming classrooms across the UK. Whether you’re dabbling in ChatGPT for teachers, curious about teaching artificial…
