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Cornerstone Finance Group named Fastest-Growing Financial Services Firm in Wales

By: Jessica O Connor

The Cardiff-headquartered firm also featured in the UK Fast Growth Index's Top 200 2026, after being named as the 153rd fastest growing firm in the UK across all sectors.

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By: Jessica O Connor

The Intermediary speaks to Gavin Diamond, CEO at Inspired Lending, about the challenges facing the bridging market, why more funding doesn't

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Autumn Budget 2026: Industry calls for action to stimulate housing market

By: Jessica O Connor

With FTBs continuing to face barriers to homeownership, industry experts have called for a more accessible and active housing market.

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Atom bank provides £6m loan to support farm diversification

By: Jessica O Connor

The business was seeking funding to support its continued growth, including the completion of a dedicated wedding venue.

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79% of financial providers ready for AI-led applications, but consumers remain wary – Signicat

By: Jessica O Connor

While 65% of consumers welcomed AI assistance with financial applications, provided they retained control, only 11% wanted AI to complete the application process on their behalf.

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UTB provides £35.5m facility for South West London BTR development

By: Jessica O Connor

The 5-year facility enabled the experienced developers, Dominus New Homes, to refinance their existing development loan.

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Tesco Insurance launches holiday home and landlord insurance products

By: Jessica O Connor

The launch builds on Tesco Insurance's existing relationship with Prestige Underwriting, which will be responsible for sales, servicing and claims.

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Cambridge Building Society supports local charities through volunteering programme

By: Jessica O Connor

Team members have volunteered with Emmaus Cambridge and Reach Haverhill, alongside helping students in Peterborough develop financial awareness.

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Second charge mortgage volumes fall 3% in August – FLA

By: Jessica O Connor

A total of 3,347 new agreements were recorded during the month. The number of new second charge mortgage agreements fell by 3% year-on-year

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Propertymark calls for comprehensive property tax review ahead of Autumn Budget

By: Jessica O Connor

With the Budget taking place tomorrow, the trade body wants the Government to consider the cumulative impact of successive tax changes on property investment.