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AJ Bell: Treasury Committee vents its frustration with government over slow progress on LISA reform
The Treasury Committee has criticised the government for failing to set out plans to reform the Lifetime ISA, following its report highlighting…
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The resurgence of buy-to-let lending and its impact on the UK mortgage market
Written by Tony Hall, Head of Business Development, Saffron for Intermediaries The buy-to-let market is showing clear signs of recovery in 2025,…
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Mortgage brokers back FCA Mortgage Rule Review and urge lenders to innovate
New research from Nottingham Building Society shows strong broker support for the FCA’s Mortgage Rule Review, with the majority backing reforms aimed at creating…
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Viewpoint | Artemis’ Liam O’Donnell on why gilts might defy the UK’s doom-and-gloom outlook
The headlines don’t tell the whole story: UK gilts are undermining the prevailing doom-and-gloom view. Here, Liam O’Donnell, Head of Macro &…
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Gold tops £2,700 per Troy ounce for first time ever
Gold priced in the UK Pound topped £2700 per Troy ounce for the first time ever on Tuesday, rising 24.5% since the…
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Moneyfacts: Savers face shortage of bonds beating inflation
With fewer bonds beating inflation, savers risk missing out unless they act quickly to secure rates. Moneyfacts reveals the state of play in…
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Pure Retirement commit to driving industry best outcomes with new resources
Lifetime mortgage lender Pure Retirement has underlined its commitment to supporting advisers in delivering best outcomes for their clients through the release…
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Later life lending evolution is responding to customer needs
The ongoing evolution in later life lending products is responding to customer needs and demand from advisers, Key Advice, the UK’s leading…
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The Platforms Association launches Transfers Workstream to transform transfers
The Platforms Association has announced the launch of its Transfers Workstream, an industry-wide initiative designed to make transfers between investment platforms faster,…
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Nationwide DIPs and Product Reservations go live on Xplan Mortgage
Iress today announces an enhancement to its Lender Connect capability within Xplan Mortgage, expanding its current connectivity with Nationwide. Lender Connect is Iress’…
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What landlords need to know as rent increases come under review
The Renters’ Rights Bill will limit rent increases to a single legal process. Allison Thompson explains what this means for landlords and…
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Marloo: AI Assistant launches to save advisers from outdated ’90s software
AI assistant Marloo launches today for UK financial advisers frustrated by clunky 1990s software that fights them every day. These outdated systems…
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PEXA hits remortgage milestone as it processes over £200M in UK transactions
PEXA, the digital property exchange platform, today announces that it has processed over £200M in UK remortgage transactions through its platform. The…
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Why multi-asset funds can be a good option for first time investors
Investing for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Fear of losing money, lack of knowledge or confidence with the investment…
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Government’s renters’ rights bill rejection exposes fundamental misreading of rental market
Following the Commons debate last night, which saw the rejection of nearly all non-Government amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, Greg Tsuman,…
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Moneyfacts: Only a quarter of savings accounts can beat base rate
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows that, despite a cut to the Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) to 4%, only…
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Hodge adds 95% LTV to Resi and Resi Retire propositions to support borrowers with complex income
New 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage options have been added to Hodge’s Resi and Resi Retire propositions, giving customers from age 21 with…
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How financial education is essential for empowering prospective buyers
Written by Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau For many, the dream of owning a home is one that can feel…
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Landbay launches suite of holiday let products for landlords
Landbay has expanded its buy-to-let range with a new suite of holiday let mortgages, offering four fixed-rate options up to 75% LTV,…
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DFM Magnus launches three multi-asset funds for Wren Sterling clients
Wren Sterling’s discretionary fund management (DFM) business, Magnus, has launched three funds for clients of the group’s financial planners: the IFSL Magnus…
