Fintech firm Canopy, the digital rental ‘ecosystem’, has expanded its offering by signing a number of new partnership agreements. Canopy has partnered with Cuvva for flexible car insurance; Laka for bicycle insurance; Urban Jungle for contents insurance; Anorak for income protection; Pluto for travel insurance; BoughtByMany for pet insurance; and Commuter Club for railcard savings. […]
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With over 50% of domestic boiler breakdowns occurring between November and February, consumers need to plan ahead to ensure that their heating systems are ready for the cold weather. For boilers that are already suffering from wear and tear, the increased strain of daily use can cause components to fail and breakdown. The warning came from consumer advice firm, The Heating Hub. […]
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Bruntwood Works has launched a tech-enhanced workspace at Manchester’s 111 Piccadilly. The workspace features a ‘central nervous system’, a smart tech platform that connects a physical space with the people, processes and systems. There is a circadian lighting system – designed to replicate a 24-hour cycle of sleep, wake, hunger, alertness, and body temperature – […]
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Buy-to-let broker Property Master has launched a mortgage calculator that uses artificial intelligence to potentially show landlords how they can save money on a new mortgage deal. Property Master’s calculator analyses what’s available based on the property value, rental income and purpose of the mortgage. Angus Stewart, chief executive, Property Master, said: “This new calculator […]
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Burbeck Interiors, part of the Burbeck Group of companies, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.Burbeckgroup.com. The culmination of months of development, the new website will improve the customer experience and demonstrate our impressive portfolio. The site features improved design and an integrated news and journal function with design tips […]
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Potential buyers have been given something of a boost, as it seems high loan-to-value mortgages are returning to the market. Last week we reported that both Halifax and Virgin Money launched 90% LTV mortgages. Meanwhile Nationwide has loosened its criteria on 90% LTV, as the society previously only allowed gifted money to make up 25% […]
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Landbay has increased its maximum buy-to-to-let loan-to-values from 75% to 80%, with the launch of two products. There is a 2-year fix at 3.79% and a 5-year fix at 3.99%, for loans from £100,000 up to £750,000. Paul Brett, managing director of Intermediaries at Landbay, said: “Intermediaries and property investors have been crying out for […]
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With pent-up demand after lockdown and news of a Covid-19 vaccine, the UK property market should expect a promising start in 2021, property developer GRE Assets has predicted With offices in the UK, Spain and the Middle East, GRE Assets has an international perspective of the impact the global Covid-19 crisis has had on the […]
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Predatech has launched, a cyber security company with a focus on the mortgage industry, which promises to protect lenders, brokers and suppliers against the growing cyber threat. Some 46% of businesses reporting having a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months, the government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020 found. Predatech was founded […]
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Purchase activity is likely to be strong in the first quarter of 2021, as households look to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday and Help to Buy, UK Finance’s Household Finance Review. However, the second wave of lockdowns is likely to impact activity in the final quarter of 2020. Lending recovered in the third […]
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