CML publishes housing 'manifesto'
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has published a ‘manifesto’ targeting political parties in advance of the next General Election. The document, titled A housing market to be proud of details actions lenders believe politicians should take to deliver effective housing solutions. It covers home-ownership, private renting, and social renting through separate social strata, including […]
ERSA issues legal safeguard alert
The Equity Release Solicitors’ Alliance (ERSA) is issuing an alert to advisers to be fully aware of the new legal safeguards introduced earlier this year, the Mortgage Finance Gazette reports. The legal requirements introduced on January 1 this year by the Equity Release Council mean that all solicitors must arrange a face-to-face meeting with customers […]
New TV campaign urges 'look for the logo'
A TV campaign is launching urging customers to use licensed estate agents when buying a house. Titled #Lookforthelogo, the campaign is a joint effort by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and encourages consumers to look for the NAEA or ARLA logo when buying or renting […]