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Renovation finance: where Consumer Duty is still an afterthought

When Consumer Duty was first introduced in 2023, it rightfully shifted the direction of focus for intermediaries from product placement to customer outcomes. But while many brokers are familiar with what this means regarding standard residential lending, a more...

Advising on offsite manufactured construction systems

What are Offsite Manufactured Systems? Offsite manufacture is a broad term encompassing several construction systems created in a factory away from the building site. These systems offer several benefits, such as enhanced energy efficiency, short construction...

Consumer Duty and Self Build

Chris Martin, Head of Product and Lender Relationships at BuildLoan, explains how mortgage advisers, in the light of Consumer Duty, can deliver good outcomes for their self build clients and avoid foreseeable harm. We’re all aware that Consumer Duty reinforces...

Choosing the right mortgage – eco-friendly self build homes

‘Choosing the right mortgage’ is a series of articles written by Chris Martin, Head of Product and Lender Relationships at BuildLoan, exploring the different factors brokers must consider when advising customers undertaking a self or custom build project....

Choosing the right mortgage – self employed clients

‘Choosing the right mortgage’ is a series of articles written by Chris Martin, Head of Product and Lender Relationships at BuildLoan, exploring the different factors brokers must consider when advising customers undertaking a self or custom build project....