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Families risk inheritance tax headache by not keeping a record of gifts | Canada Life
More than half (54%) of over 55s who have given a financial gift in the last seven years have not kept any…
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First Mortgage strengthens Scottish new build presence with Home Loan Services (Glasgow) Ltd acquisition
First Mortgage, one of the UK’s leading mortgage intermediaries and part of the award-winning Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) Group, has acquired Home…
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conveybuddy donates over £8,000 to charity partners in Q1 2026
Conveyancing distributor, conveybuddy, has today (16th April 2026) announced it donated £8,249 between its three charity partners during Q1 2026, as part of…
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Afin Bank partners with Westcor International to accelerate mortgage completions with Perfect Title Insurance
Afin Bank has partnered with Westcor International to introduce Perfect Title Insurance into its mortgage offering, supporting a faster, more efficient route…
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LifeSearch announces its 2026 protection award winners
LifeSearch, the UK’s leading protection specialist, has announced the winners of the LifeSearch Awards 2026, recognising excellence, progress and collaboration across the…
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Moneyfacts comments on what IMF inflation and growth forecasts mean for borrowers and households
Moneyfacts responds to the news that latest IMF World Economic outlook has slashed UK economic growth forecasts and heightened inflation expectations Effect on…
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Rental market “on hold” as economic uncertainty and rate pressures stall activity
The latest Rightmove Rental Trends Tracker Q1 points to a UK rental market entering a period of pause, with tenant demand, landlord supply and…
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Countrywide Surveying Services renews Lead Valuer agreement with Pure Retirement
Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS), one of the UK’s leading providers of valuation panel management and property risk services, has renewed its agreement…
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FCA consults on guidance on UK’s future crypto regime – and gets warm reaction from industry experts
Crypto will be regulated in the UK from October 2027, according to the FCA. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported today…
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A checklist for landlords to comply with making tax digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative being introduced to make self-assessment income tax reporting and administration simpler and more effective. It…

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