29 Jul 2015
Katie Lavender - Passes her Ce-Map 2
Katie Lavender one of our Mortgage Advisors has just passed her Ce-map 2 exam meaning she is only 1 exam away from becoming fully qualified.
Katie who has been with Mortgage Required for over two years started working in our administration department learning the basics before joining the Mortgage Required Academy.
Katie who already looks after her own clients under the supervision of Tracy Gordon and Craig Head is due to qualify before the end of 2015 making her one of the youngest fully qualified brokers in the country.
Katie can be contacted on 01628 507477.
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Here are the lowest fixed mortgage rates of the week, available to first-time buyers, home movers, buy-to-let, and those remortgaging.
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Private Rented Sector Database 2027
Yesterday
As part of the Renters Rights Act 2025, a mandatory registration system for private landlords in England will be introduced in 2027.
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will hold information on private landlords renting properties in England under assured or regulated tenancies.
Your First Home Scheme for First-Time Buyers
13 days ago
Saturday 26th September, Andy Burnham announced a new equity loan scheme called “Your First Home”. The scheme, which will be confirmed at next month’s budget, is aimed at first-time buyers looking to purchase a new-build property from a developer signed up to the scheme.
Autumn Budget 2026: Key Points
15 days ago
On Wednesday 28th October, Chancellor John Healey delivered the 2026 Autumn Budget.
We have summarised the key points relating to property and tax.
In September 2026, they extended this to a wider range for those moving home. Eligible homeowners looking to purchase their next property can access the delayed start mortgage, which could help with the overlap between properties, solicitor, removal, and repair costs.
What is a Mortgage Stress Test?
23 days ago
A mortgage ‘stress test’ revolves around predicting future ‘affordability’. It is seen by many borrowers as just another hurdle to overcome, but it’s important to understand why it was introduced and who it is meant to protect.
There are several scenarios for a landlord where standard buy-to-let lending isn’t enough for their investment. For more complex properties, ownership structures, or borrowing circumstances, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage may provide options that are not available through mainstream lenders.
Leaseholders to be given extra protection
30 Sep 2026
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new measure to protect leaseholders in England and Wales from high fees and poorly regulated property management companies.
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