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Care cost concerns highlight need for earlier planning around later‑life protection
Concern about how to pay for care in later life is widespread, with new research from Vitality highlighting anxiety around developing conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s,…
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Growing pains: DFMs must maintain data oversight – especially at scale
In this piece, Tom Whittle, CEO of Tikker, explores the growing operational strain within model portfolio services (MPS) as assets under management scale…
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Blackfinch Property completes £1.1m bridging facility for two buy-to-let homes in Waterloo
Blackfinch Property has completed a five-year £1.1m bridging facility to refinance two residential buy-to-let properties in Waterloo, London. The security comprises a…
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Darlington Building Society cuts rates by up to 50bps across buy to let, residential and specialist ranges
Darlington Building Society has reduced rates across its buy to let, residential and specialist mortgage ranges, with cuts of up to 50…
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Octopus Capital invests to deliver two new high-quality care homes in Stafford and Norwich
Octopus Capital, a leading UK specialist real estate investor, has agreed a forward funding deal to support the delivery of two new…
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Bank of England missing the bigger picture on stock markets | DeVere Group
The Bank of England is missing the bigger picture when it says global stock markets are set to fall, believes the CEO…
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Urgent call for agents to finalise preparations ahead of Renters’ Rights Act changes | Propertymark
With just one week remaining until the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, letting agents across England are…
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Market Harborough Building Society marks £1 million milestone in community giving
Complex case and bridging finance specialist Market Harborough Building Society has reached a significant milestone, committing £1 million to local good causes that…
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The Conveyancing Association highlights Commonhold Consultation deadline and urges firms to respond
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading representative body for the conveyancing industry, has today (24th April 2026) urged conveyancing firms and property professionals…
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home movers
Nationwide will be cutting rates across its fixed mortgage range for first-time buyers and home movers, with the new rates effective from tomorrow,…
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