Amy Loddington

The average number of enquiries sent to agents about each available property they have to rent is still nearly double the level it was before the pandemic, new figures from Rightmove have shown, with each property receiving an average of 11 enquiries, compared to 6 in 2019.

The Pride in Finance Alliance, a newly established industry initiative dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in the financial services sector, is proud to announce the launch of a wide-ranging research project surveying hundreds of individuals about their experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the workplace.

Mortgage network PRIMIS has partnered with technology provider Mortgage Brain to create a new tech platform for its mortgage broker members.

A national survey conducted by SFG20 has shown that more than half (46%) of Brits are concerned about the safety of high-rise properties - with 42% saying they think this should be a priority for local government.

A Bank of England working paper published today has stated that brokers encouraging households to choose short fixed-term mortgages, transferring risk from base rate changes from lenders to borrowers.

Landlords offering 'bills included' tenancies could boost their profit margin significantly by taking a proactive approach to improving their EPC ratings, new analysis from energy efficiency platform epIMS has demonstrated.

The body predicts that the share of mortgage business done via intermediaries will continue to grow from from 87% in 2024 to 89% in 2025 and 91% in 2026.

We've covered all the top stories from across the financial services industry, from the path of Bank Rate to Labour's first Budget, to keep our intermediary readers informed amid a busier-than-ever 12 months.

Zoopla's latest House Price Index has revealed that the housing market is set to finish 2024 strongly - with the strongest sales pipeline for 4 years - ahead of the stamp duty deadline.

Almost three-quarters (73%) of renters feel an 'increased sense of pressure' during the Christmas period as a result of the extra financial strain.