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Planning reform alone will not fix the UK’s housing crisis, warns Propertymark
Propertymark has published a new position paper, Meeting UK house demand, moving beyond the planning system, warning that focusing solely on reforming the planning…
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FCA’s Pure Protection interim report: Mortgage Advice Bureau reacts
The Mortgage Advice Bureau has provided their insight on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s interim report into the distribution of pure protection…
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Propertymark welcomes UK Government response to Decent Homes Standard consultation
Propertymark has welcomed the UK Government’s response to the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, and is pleased that ministers have listened to its calls…
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Pepper Advantage closes computershare deal
Pepper Advantage, a leading international credit management and technology firm backed by J.C. Flowers & Co., today announces the closure of its acquisition…
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One in three mortgage hunting FTBs has at least 25% deposit
While higher loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages dominate first-time buyer demand, a significant minority are seeking higher deposit deals, fresh data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk can reveal. Of…
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Property experts react to the Nationwide HPI as house price growth edges higher in January
The UK housing market entered 2026 on a steadier footing, with early signs that price growth and buyer confidence may be finding…
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AJ Bell appoints Charlie Musson as Chief Product Officer
AJ Bell has announced the appointment of Charlie Musson to the newly created role of chief product officer, overseeing the development and…
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The “Which Pot?” problem: why the home is back on the agenda for advisers in 2026
Written by Phillip Wickenden, CEO of Ad Lucem “I only wanted £40,000 for the kids’ deposit… why has the tax bill felt…
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Expert explains little-known house buying schemes that can help Brits buy in 2026
As we bring our dedicated content week focused on First-Time Buyers to a close, we’ve looked at the challenges new buyers face…
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First-time buyers: turning improving affordability into confident action
Written by Toni Smith, Director, Sesame The future is looking bright for first-time buyers. At least according to recent reports from some of…
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