While RICS signals delayed recovery, intermediaries report early signs of movement alongside continued caution
Digital tools are gaining ground, but upstream friction and disjointed processes are still dragging mortgage cases down
As digital disruption redefines client expectations, regional mortgage advisers must evolve without losing their face-to-face edge
New mayoral funding could boost buyer demand as affordable schemes ramp up
In low-stock regions, priorities between buyers and movers are diverging, and brokers play a crucial role in realignment
Sid Rana of Active Mortgages shares how boutique brokerages stay agile while keeping advice personal and adaptable
Lenders ease off dramatic cuts as brokers see a cautious, controlled rise in enquiries
New propositions like income boosters and part-and-part loans can expand buyer eligibility - if brokers lead the charge
With specialist lending on the rise, brokers who stick to familiar products may be missing the industry's most profitable growth areas
How one brokerage is urging lenders to reconsider non-linear income patterns and unlock access for women
