Mortgages

At Bank of Scotland mortgages, we consider the large loan market to be a niche sector that requires a tailored approach compared to that of the conventional mortgage market.

Margaret Beckett has been confirmed as the new housing minister in Gordon Brown's Cabinet reshuffle.

The Mortgage Times has announced it will offer free valuation and legal services and a range of First National mortgages.

BDS Mortgage Group is offering free valuations on a selection of packaged remortgage deals throughout October.

Conveyancing firm Goldsmith Williams has announced it will provide a dedicated legal service for equity release borrowers and brokers.

UK lending is set to fall even further as banks and building societies react to falling house prices and the economic downturn.

House prices have continued to fall across the UK for the 11th consecutive month, according to figures from Nationwide.

Global equity markets will perform strongly in 2009, according to fund manager Prahmit Ghose, who sees excellent buying opportunities amongst big players with strong balance sheets.

Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has updated its certificate for members, which it says will provide better customer protection.

Easier2Move is offering a low-cost energy performance certificate (EPC) for landlords, which also pays a referral fee for intermediaries.