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Being a landlord today comes with new challenges – from tax and EPC changes to rising interest rates. Mike Powell, Mortgage Broker at Mike Powell Mortgages, shares how brokers can add real value by helping landlords navigate market shifts, grow their portfolios, and plan for the future.
Roger Morris, Group Distribution Director at Chetwood Bank, shares expert insight on today’s buy-to-let market. With rising rental demand and a shifting regulatory landscape, discover why now is a prime moment for landlords and brokers to act.
Despite rising regulation and shifting compliance demands, the buy-to-let market is offering some of the strongest investment opportunities seen in years. Experts from Chetwood Bank and industry-leading brokers discuss why landlord demand remains high, how portfolio growth is evolving, and what advisors need to know to navigate today’s complex landscape.
Buying a first home can feel out of reach – but it doesn’t have to be. Wayne Donovan, mortgage broker at Cornerstone, explains how intergenerational support, including gifted deposits and equity release, is helping families work together to get first-time buyers on the ladder.
Engaging first-time buyers early builds value - not just for today, but for life. From demystifying hidden costs to leveraging tech and trusted advice, brokers can guide clients through their first mortgage, and become their go-to adviser for years to come.
First-time buyers are facing record high property prices and deposits, but demand is rising. This blog explores the evolving mortgage solutions and support available—from low deposit schemes to intergenerational lending—that are helping more people become homeowners in today’s complex market.
First-time buyers are seeing fresh opportunities as mortgage rates stabilise and lender confidence grows. Mortgage advisor David Huckle explains why the right advice, flexible products, and early planning can make homeownership more achievable than many think.
First-time buyers made up a record 54% of UK purchases last year, with adviser and lender support helping overcome affordability and deposit challenges. Industry experts share how flexible products, family support, and trusted advice are making homeownership a reality.
With millions of fixed-rate mortgage deals set to expire across 2025 and 2026, The Cornerstone Network is urging advisers to go beyond product transfers and use this surge as a chance to build deeper client relationships, supported by smart technology and meaningful conversations.
Starting a firm after two decades in financial services was a bold step — but having the right support has made all the difference. In this piece, I share how The Cornerstone Network has helped me build strong, lasting client relationships, supported by both smart technology and real human connection.