Brightstar appoints Meadows to lead later life lending and protection

The Brightstar Group has appointed Ian Meadows as senior equity release and protection consultant to lead its later life lending and protection offering. Meadows brings over 30 years of industry experience, including 26 years at SPF Private Clients. Commenting on his appointment Meadows said: “There…

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Almost three quarters of FTBs more optimistic about homeownership following Your First Home scheme announcement: Barratt

The proposed Your First Home scheme is renewing optimism amongst aspiring buyers, according to Barratt Home, as 73% say the scheme makes them feel more positive about being able to buy their first home. Research conducted prior to the announcement of the scheme found that…

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Four in 10 landlords have tightened referencing or affordability checks since RRA became law: August

A year after the Renters’ Rights Act became law, landlords are responding to it at the start of a tenancy rather than by leaving the market, a survey from property management platform August reveals. Since the Renters’ Rights Act took effect on 1 May, almost…

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