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Yesterday, 8.00 pm Its amazing for calculating how long it would take for Vitality's Optimiser option to become more expensive than other products you're comparing it too, if the policy holder stayed on bronze status ðŸ˜‚ 
Yesterday, 4.42 pm Thanks guys
Yesterday, 4.38 pm I'd go further ardvark and say it's very often wrong. The best use so far for me is just summarising documents and preparing anything you need written, beyond that everything has looked unreliable. 
Yesterday, 4.31 pm I dont get why they dont hire more BDM's so Brokers have access to one if they wish. Surely they want more business, and that is a sure way to get it with the costs offset by additional profit from new business. 
Yesterday, 4.20 pm Since when did layman give a monkeys about Cmap? And nor should they
Yesterday, 3.42 pm I'll give some lenders names rather than brokers offering to help.You want fast, then West One. Way quicker than most.If going for rate, then UTB/Precise.If you need a good contact at West One, message me.
Yesterday, 3.12 pm I only ever use one bridger - BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY QUICK, not cheap but (esp as Devon) they have own surveyor to do val in 1-2 days, legals IN HOUSE. Call me on 07775600621 if I can help more, Robert
Yesterday, 2.06 pm has ChatGPT taken the CeMap qualifications in order to give this advice? Next will be arguing with it self if charge a fee or not!
Yesterday, 1.45 pm Would be on the hook for corporation tax on the gain once the property is sold. HMRC are getting something one way or the other.   So they might avoid an immediate Stamp Duty liability, but they seem to be swapping one tax for a higher one in future unless there is no unrealised gain in the p...
Yesterday, 1.29 pm Share purchase at BMV can be done. The legals will cost a lot more because of the due diligence required, as pointed out by BFP. Zephyr say they'll do it (I doubt they can pull it off), West One will sometimes do it if you catch them on a good day and market conditions just right for them. Quant...

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Today, 9.21 am United Trust Bank (UTB) Asset Finance has recorded its strongest ever lending performance over the first seven months of 2026, delivering 53% growth in lending volumes compared to the same period of last year. UTB has seen a string of four record-setting ‘best ever’ months as demand from...
Today, 9.13 am Glehawk, the specialist bridging lender, has today announced the completion of a £5.3 million bridging loan secured against 66 HMO rooms across 4 freehold titles in Coventry City Centre. The 12-month, serviced loan, at 75% LTV against the investment value of the properties, was priced at a ra...
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Today, 8.53 am Untangled, the specialist lender in legal finance, including probate, inheritance and family law lending, has today announced the appointment of Mark Harrison as Chief Commercial Officer. Mark has held senior sales positions for over three decades including roles at Bank of Scotland, Merrill Lynch,...
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Today, 7.00 am The Challenge The borrowers had successfully secured a substantial seven-bedroom semi-detached property in Luton at auction for £440,000, with plans to refurbish it before refinancing onto a long-term Buy-to-Let mortgage. The property was vacant and required a full refurbishment, meaning con...
Yesterday, 3.31 pm Reductions of up to 0.15 percentage points for new and existing customers across first-time buyer, home mover and remortgage ranges Nationwide’s lowest fixed rate now 4.48% for new and existing customers looking to move home Nationwide is again cutting rates across its fixed mortgage ran...
Yesterday, 11.59 am MERA has closed a £1,627,500 development exit facility to support a design-led developer in refinancing a newly built, three-bedroom house and an adjoining commercial unit in Dalston, East London. MERA Associate Director Leo del Rosso led the transaction, moving quickly to help the borrower a...
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