Average house prices fall in October by 4.1%

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The average house prices in England and Wales fell in October by some £15,700, or -4.1%, and now stands at £362,777, latest data from e.surv Acadata House Price Index...

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Reliance Bank reduces rates for key workers by up to 109bps  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Reliance Bank has cut rates for key workers by up to 109 basis points, with two-year fixed-rate loans starting at 4.99%.   ...

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Remortgage fear impacts UK homeowners’ mental health

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Four in five UK homewners feel the current mortgage market has impacted their mental health, with two in five seeking therapy or counselling. This is according to a survey from...

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Two fifths of UK adults worse off by £215 per month

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

More than two fifths of UK adults are worse off by an average of £215 per month compared to 12 months ago, according to latest research from specialist lender,...

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Co-founder and MD leaves Sirius Property Finance to start new venture

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Nicholas Christofi the co-founder and managing director of Sirius Property Finance is leaving the business to start a new mortgage venture. Brightstar Financial has reacquired his shareholding in the business,...

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HSBC announces cut to mortgage rates

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HSBC has announced that it is cutting rates across all its mortgage ranges for new and existing customers. The bank said the reductions come into effect from Wednesday (8 November). An...

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Market Watch: Has common sense prevailed?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Hello again. Back so soon? Is it really a month since my previous column? Hold on. Let me light my Melt ‘Saddle’ scented candle, make sure I top up my...

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Legal firm joints ASTL as associate member

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JMW Solicitors has joined the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) as an associate member. This latest addition means the ASTL now has almost 50 associate members and 40 lender...

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Co-op Bank profits fall as it manages mortgage volumes, explores options  

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The Co-operative Bank posted pre-tax profit down 21% to £81.1m in the nine months to the end of September, as mortgage margins come under pressure and takeover speculation swirls...

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Assured Futures rebrands to Howden Life and Health

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Life and health insurance intermediary Assured Futures, part of Howden global insurance group, has rebranded to Howden Life and Health. The rebrand is part of Howden’s strategy to unite under...

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