Treasury Committee slams Payments Council...
The Treasury Select Committee has welcomed the belated decision of the Payments Council to retain cheques, but has recommended that the Council should...
The Treasury Select Committee has welcomed the belated decision of the Payments Council to retain cheques, but has recommended that the Council should...
Four out of five mortgages granted by top...
The six largest lenders in the UK dominated the mortgage market in 2010 accounting for an estimated 81.5 per cent of the total volume of lending undertaken...
The six largest lenders in the UK dominated the mortgage market in 2010 accounting for an estimated 81.5 per cent of the total volume of lending undertaken...
Mortgage approvals by banks edge up in July
Annual growth of the banks’ net mortgage lending was 1.7% in July, remaining ahead of the 0.7% for the whole mortgage market in June.
Annual growth of the banks’ net mortgage lending was 1.7% in July, remaining ahead of the 0.7% for the whole mortgage market in June.
Yorkshire and N&P merger given member approval
Members of Norwich & Peterborough Building Society have voted in favour of a merger with Yorkshire Building Society.
Members of Norwich & Peterborough Building Society have voted in favour of a merger with Yorkshire Building Society.
More homeowners paying off mortgage arrears
UK homeowners who have fallen behind with their mortgage payments are now more likely to pay off some or all of their arrears than two years ago, according...
UK homeowners who have fallen behind with their mortgage payments are now more likely to pay off some or all of their arrears than two years ago, according...
Whiteaway Laidlaw Bank acquires Link Loans
Whiteaway Laidlaw Bank (WLB) is to acquire Link Loans, the specialist lender that provides a range of secured and unsecured loans to personal borrowers.
Whiteaway Laidlaw Bank (WLB) is to acquire Link Loans, the specialist lender that provides a range of secured and unsecured loans to personal borrowers.
500th law firm secures Conveyancing Quality...
The Law Society has just signed up the 500th law firm to its Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.
The Law Society has just signed up the 500th law firm to its Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.
Low cost home ownership schemes integral...
Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes (LCHO) have faced significant challenges since the recession, but are a vital part of the housing market, a new review...
Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes (LCHO) have faced significant challenges since the recession, but are a vital part of the housing market, a new review...
Household finances at an all-time low
Almost four in ten (40%) of households saw their finances deteriorate between July and August, compared to just under 6% that recorded an improvement,...
Almost four in ten (40%) of households saw their finances deteriorate between July and August, compared to just under 6% that recorded an improvement,...
One in six homes now within the private rented...
Figures from the Department of Communities and Local Government show that 17.4% of homes, or one in six, are now within the private rented sector (PRS).
Figures from the Department of Communities and Local Government show that 17.4% of homes, or one in six, are now within the private rented sector (PRS).
