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abrdn raises real estate outlook again amid European ‘construction crunch’
abrdn’s forecasts for returns from European and UK real estate have increased, as it predicts a deeper “construction crunch” that will limit…
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FTB mortgage costs up 7.3% year on year
Research by award winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that not only are first-time buyers facing a tough task when climbing the…
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Podcast #107: The evolving role of Paraplanners – Mentorship, motivation and success strategies with Sam Patterson
We’re excited to bring you another insightful conversation from the world of financial services. Hosted by Sue Whitbread, editor of IFA Magazine,…
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Could a green mortgage grow your client’s funds?
UK homeowners could be losing out on mortgage savings as 80% of UK homeowners admit they are not familiar with green mortgages…
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Housing market kicks off 2025 with price rise to hit new record high
House prices increased by +0.7% in January following dip of -0.2% in December. Average property price of £299,138 is a new record…
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Relief for the mortgage market as interest rates cut to 4.5% | Industry reaction
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today lowered the UK’s key interest rate from…
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Santander unveils new broker pledges
Santander for Intermediaries has today unveiled three new broker pledges for 2025, as it aims to address some of the most common…
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Moneyfacts assess how interest rates have been impacting mortgage and savings rates
Fixed rate mortgages are on the rise, despite Bank of England base rate cuts in 2024, and savers are under threat. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has analysed…
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Hinckley Rugby Building Society simplifies core mortgage products by integrating JBSP criteria
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has simplified its mortgage offering by merging its Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) and Standard product ranges…
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FIBA adds Saffron for Intermediaries to lender panel
The Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) has announced that Saffron for Intermediaries is the first addition of 2025 to its lender…
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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Unlocking opportunities in later life lending
A Q&A with Arif Kara, Business Development Manager at Family Building Society, exploring some of the innovative ways in which advisers can…
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Podcast #106: Investing in 2025 – What to look out for with Morningstar’s Chief Research and Investment Officer, Dan Kemp
This week, Jenny and Brandon are diving into what lies ahead for investing in 2025. After the rollercoaster of 2024, the year…
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Homebuyers benefitting from greater mortgage product choice – Could rates ease due to heightened competition?
Research by award winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that homebuyers are currently benefiting from a greater abundance of choice when it…
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How property investors are deriving considerable value from change of use legislation
By Andy Jones, Group Director, Corporate (Investment Sales, Lettings and BTR) at Leaders Romans Group (LRG) Individual and corporate investors are increasingly…
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One in five landlords plan to reduce portfolio size in 2025, with Renters’ Rights Bill the key reason for doing so
CEO of Octane Capital, Jonathan Samuels, believes that despite the potential challenges posed by the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, the nation’s landlords…
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OMS launches Second Charges Quick Quote pilot
One Mortgage System (OMS), the technology-led single input enquiry-to-completion processing platform for intermediaries, has launched a pilot for Second Charges Quick Quote,…
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Podcast #105: Financial services in an AI era with Stuart Breyer from Mallowstreet
In our latest IFA Talk podcast, hosts Jenny and Brandon sit down with Stuart Breyer, CEO of Mallowstreet, to talk all things…
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Gillian Grace joins Countrywide Surveying Services as Managing Surveyor
Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS), a leading provider of property risk management, valuations, and customer surveys in the UK, has announced the appointment…
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Darlington Building Society enhances skilled worker VISA mortgage offering
Darlington Building Society has announced significant changes to its skilled worker VISA mortgage products, making it easier for borrowers on this scheme…
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Leaseholders to benefit significantly from the removal of two-year rule
Residential property transactions could become easier following the removal of the two-year rule for leasehold property extensions which comes into force today…