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Rhys Powell, interim head of distribution at Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries, explores how brokers can get far more from the relationship by bringing a BDM in earlier. 

Andrew Peters, associate director of technical services at Countrywide Surveying Services, says brokers should increasingly find that external wall issues do not automatically limit...

Luke Watson, director of intermediary sales and lending at Recognise Bank, explains why challenging conditions do not necessarily remove the appetite to grow.

James Lucas, director at Barcadia Media, says the government's new mortgage scheme could help first-time buyers purchase the same home with less mortgage debt, or take the same...

Gemma Harvey, founder of Box Socials, says brokers should be asking themselves three questions before posting to social media: Would a stranger learn something? Does the post stand...

Alasdair McDonald, head of mortgage distribution at West Brom Building Society, explores whether some first-time buyers may now bypass shared ownership altogether, and where shared...

Steve Cox, chief commercial officer at Fleet Mortgages, says the more interesting question isn't simply whether landlords are leaving, but who is acquiring the properties and...

Dave Harris, CEO of more2life, says a product feature only improves outcomes if customers know it exists, and a lending solution only changes lives if advisers feel confident...

Will Hale, CEO of Key Equity Release, says there is a growing issue with retirement income shortfalls and, in housing wealth, a credible solution available which can support good...

Nathan Reilly, chief customer officer at Twenty7tec, says providing the digital experience younger buyers increasingly expect, backed by access to a trusted adviser when they need it,...