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After graduating in 2024, Abby Alexander moved straight into finance—putting her on the trajectory that has seen her promoted to Business Development Executive at TAB less than a year after joining as an internal sales specialist
Having one law firm acting for lender and borrower can cut costs, time and nasty surprises—but it’s not suitable for all cases
While lenders make the decisions on loans, they rely on broker intelligence. Clear alignment on roles and risks fosters stronger partnerships and drives faster completions
From going it alone to the power of being part of a team, here’s what I’ve learned from both experiences
Tighter criteria, weaker trust, and greater scrutiny are making deals harder to place. But as the market adjusts to mounting pressure, brokers discuss whether the shake-up will ultimately create a stronger, more stable sector
Budget proposals target housing supply and landlord incentives
Front-line insights from a changing market
Specialist lending support expands across Wales
Investors need more than competitive rates in today's market
Funding released to support investor group's next acquisitions
New arrangement enhances Hope Capital’s Scottish lending proposition
Loan refinances existing facility nearing term expiry
Brokers increasingly seek flexible solutions for transactions
New director to oversee credit, underwriting and development funding
New promotions support Roma’s growth ambitions and broker relationships
By the time a Receiver is appointed, the causes of distress often look obvious. Hinesh Varsani explains where the red flags usually appear – and what brokers can do before a transaction reaches that point
Irene Thomas joined Mint as managing director back in March with the remit to ‘take the business to the next level’
Whether it’s an unusual building, a borrower with intricate needs or circumstances that are just plain difficult, specialist finance will step in where the high street steps back. Maeve Ward, head of intermediary sales for personal finance at Together, discusses the extent and variety of opportunities in so-called non-standard deals
Clients with high net worth often have complex requirements, underpinned by longer-term aims—and usually head for private banks. Aria Finance’s new business aims to attract them, offering more choice through specialist finance
With a recent Guardian article proclaiming the market for flats in London ‘dead’, we hear from brokers about what is really affecting values and sales