Jo Breeden, managing director of Crystal Specialist Finance, says broker support is required more than ever before, not just due to a rise in activity, but greater need for expertise...

The enhanced partnership offers brokers an integrated suite of digital tools.

Rates have reduced by up to 24bps.

Jackson is Shawbrook's new business development manager for the North West.

Intermediaries can now access the specialist lender’s buy-to-let mortgage range via Mortgage Brain.

HNWIs’ confidence in the economy falls to 48% from 84% six months ago.

The tools are designed to free up advisers’ time by making pension calculations easier.

The number of new sellers coming to market is 13% ahead of last year, with buyer demand up 8% and sales agreed up 15%.

The total value of housing stock is 3.5 times the annual GDP of the UK.

The firm has also appointed Ellie Williams as client services director.