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Why brokers shouldn't neglect their mental health

Why brokers shouldn't neglect their mental health

Added 18/11/24 - 2 min read

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The value of face-to-face working in a remote world

The value of face-to-face working in a remote world

Added 31/10/24 - 4 min read

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Why emotional intelligence is fundamental to your business

Why emotional intelligence is fundamental to your business

Added 24/10/24 - 2 min read

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Cyber security guidance to protect your business

Cyber security guidance to protect your business

Added 17/10/24 - 3 min read

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How employee wellbeing programmes can strengthen your business

How employee wellbeing programmes can strengthen your business

Added 07/10/24 - 3 min read

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How to promote your ESG Credentials

How to promote your ESG Credentials

Added 03/10/24 - 3 min read

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Glossary Of Legal Terms

Glossary Of Legal Terms

Added 26/09/24 - 1 min read

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Buying The Best Home For You

Buying The Best Home For You

Added 26/09/24 - 1 min read

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Importance of data analytics in improving sales performance

Importance of data analytics in improving sales performance

Added 19/09/24 - 2 min read

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How to Integrate AI as a Broker

How to Integrate AI as a Broker

Added 12/09/24 - 1 min read

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Glossary of AI Terminology

Glossary of AI Terminology

Added 09/09/24 - 2 min read

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Building financial security: tips for mortgage brokers

Building financial security: tips for mortgage brokers

Added 29/08/24 - 1 min read

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Why mortgage brokers should never stop learning

Why mortgage brokers should never stop learning

Added 27/08/24 - 2 min read

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Threat or Opportunity?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Threat or Opportunity?

Added 22/08/24 - 1 min read

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Social Media - How to create a month’s content in 60 minutes

Social Media - How to create a month’s content in 60 minutes

Added 08/08/24 - 1 min read

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The hidden value of a broker's advice

The hidden value of a broker's advice

Added 29/07/24 - 2 min read

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5 key steps to a robust client retention strategy

5 key steps to a robust client retention strategy

Added 29/07/24 - 2 min read

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How brokers can support the self-employed in getting a mortgage

How brokers can support the self-employed in getting a mortgage

Added 29/07/24 - 3 min read

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Advising through uncertainty

Advising through uncertainty

Added 29/07/24 - 2 min read

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The Brokers Guide To A Clients Financial Well-Being

The Brokers Guide To A Clients Financial Well-Being

Added 29/07/24 - 1 min read

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Economics 101: UK General Election – Much Ado About Nothing?

Economics 101: UK General Election – Much Ado About Nothing?

Added 24/07/24 - 3 min read

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The UK economy and the impact of the general election

The UK economy and the impact of the general election

Added 22/07/24 - 1 min read

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WhatsApp for Business: A Powerful Tool for Mortgage Brokers

WhatsApp for Business: A Powerful Tool for Mortgage Brokers

Added 08/07/24 - 2 min read

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Content that converts: top tips for busy brokers

Content that converts: top tips for busy brokers

Added 04/07/24 - 2 min read

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Navigating AI: A broker’s guide to understanding the FCA’s view

Navigating AI: A broker’s guide to understanding the FCA’s view

Added 27/06/24 - 4 min read

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Understanding the new BTL tax changes

Understanding the new BTL tax changes

Added 26/06/24 - 1 min read

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Helping new mortgage brokers get started

Helping new mortgage brokers get started

Added 13/06/24 - 4 min read

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How to support vulnerable clients

How to support vulnerable clients

Added 30/05/24 - 3 min read

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What do your brand colours say about you?

What do your brand colours say about you?

Added 23/05/24 - 2 min read

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Why email subject lines matter

Why email subject lines matter

Added 16/05/24 - 2 min read

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Choosing the right AI tools for you

Choosing the right AI tools for you

Added 09/05/24 - 2 min read

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How chatbots can help you improve the client experience

How chatbots can help you improve the client experience

Added 29/04/24 - 2 min read

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The importance of customer onboarding

The importance of customer onboarding

Added 25/04/24 - 3 min read

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Attracting first-time buyers

Attracting first-time buyers

Added 25/04/24 - 2 min read

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Moving House Checklist

Moving House Checklist

Added 25/04/24 - 1 min read

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What is Influencer Marketing?

What is Influencer Marketing?

Added 15/04/24 - 2 min read

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10 ways to get the most out of a landing page

10 ways to get the most out of a landing page

Added 04/04/24 - 2 min read

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How to identify a person's training needs

How to identify a person's training needs

Added 02/04/24 - 2 min read

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The Ultimate Guide to Broker PR

The Ultimate Guide to Broker PR

Added 25/03/24 - 1 min read

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How to use the PESO Model

How to use the PESO Model

Added 25/03/24 - 3 min read

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How social media can help scale up your business

How social media can help scale up your business

Added 25/03/24 - 3 min read

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A guide to social media platforms for brokers

A guide to social media platforms for brokers

Added 25/03/24 - 4 min read

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How to build relationships as a broker

How to build relationships as a broker

Added 25/03/24 - 3 min read

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Top tips for increasing enquiries for brokers

Top tips for increasing enquiries for brokers

Added 25/03/24 - 3 min read

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Economics 101: Spring Budget – No rabbit in the hat

Economics 101: Spring Budget – No rabbit in the hat

Added 14/03/24 - 3 min read

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Inspiring Inclusion Through Flexible Working

Inspiring Inclusion Through Flexible Working

Added 08/03/24 - 3 min read

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Why your website is always a work in progress

Why your website is always a work in progress

Added 26/02/24 - 2 min read

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How can businesses manage remote working?

How can businesses manage remote working?

Added 22/02/24 - 4 min read

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Growth Series Live On-Demand: The Economy and Mortgage Market

Growth Series Live On-Demand: The Economy and Mortgage Market

Added 13/02/24 - 1 min read

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The Changing Motivations of Clients

The Changing Motivations of Clients

Added 08/02/24 - 3 min read

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Attracting and training new or young advisors

Attracting and training new or young advisors

Added 01/02/24 - 3 min read

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Marketing messages for 2024

Marketing messages for 2024

Added 29/01/24 - 3 min read

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A Broker's Guide to AI

A Broker's Guide to AI

Added 25/01/24 - 1 min read

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How mortgage brokers can use AI with social media

How mortgage brokers can use AI with social media

Added 15/01/24 - 2 min read

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What content should I publish on my website?

What content should I publish on my website?

Added 04/01/24 - 3 min read

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What will 2024 bring for the mortgage market?

What will 2024 bring for the mortgage market?

Added 14/12/23 - 14 min read

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Economics 101: Autumn Statement – The Fiscal High Wire

Economics 101: Autumn Statement – The Fiscal High Wire

Added 30/11/23 - 4 min read

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Valuable marketing metrics for brokers

Valuable marketing metrics for brokers

Added 16/11/23 - 3 min read

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Why brokers should be hosting webinars

Why brokers should be hosting webinars

Added 16/11/23 - 3 min read

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How to generate leads through email marketing

How to generate leads through email marketing

Added 16/11/23 - 3 min read

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How to encourage happy clients to leave positive feedback

How to encourage happy clients to leave positive feedback

Added 09/11/23 - 3 min read

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How to get employees to buy into your business plan

How to get employees to buy into your business plan

Added 06/11/23 - 3 min read

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How audiograms can help you attract clients

How audiograms can help you attract clients

Added 26/10/23 - 3 min read

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How to safeguard your brand

How to safeguard your brand

Added 23/10/23 - 2 min read

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Growth Series Live On-Demand: How Mortgage Products are Funded

Growth Series Live On-Demand: How Mortgage Products are Funded

Added 19/10/23 - 1 min read

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The best AI tools for mortgage brokers

The best AI tools for mortgage brokers

Added 28/09/23 - 3 min read

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Why you need a business plan

Why you need a business plan

Added 18/09/23 - 1 min read

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Unconscious Bias - Why it Matters

Unconscious Bias - Why it Matters

Added 14/09/23 - 9 min read

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The Value of Knowledge and Advice

The Value of Knowledge and Advice

Added 04/09/23 - 1 min read

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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Checklist

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Checklist

Added 01/09/23 - 7 min read

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Changing times - How brokers can engage with clients and create opportunities

Changing times - How brokers can engage with clients and create opportunities

Added 24/08/23 - 2 min read

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Brokers Resisting Tech Investment, Despite Recognising Benefits

Brokers Resisting Tech Investment, Despite Recognising Benefits

Added 24/08/23 - 2 min read

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Free Customer Experience tools you should be using

Free Customer Experience tools you should be using

Added 24/08/23 - 3 min read

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How To Design A Customer Satisfaction Survey

How To Design A Customer Satisfaction Survey

Added 24/08/23 - 2 min read

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How to target people who've not used a broker before

How to target people who've not used a broker before

Added 10/08/23 - 4 min read

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Six traits of successful mortgage brokers

Six traits of successful mortgage brokers

Added 07/08/23 - 4 min read

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What is a customer persona?

What is a customer persona?

Added 27/07/23 - 2 min read

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How to build the company culture you want

How to build the company culture you want

Added 20/07/23 - 3 min read

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Attract BTL clients by answering their questions

Attract BTL clients by answering their questions

Added 17/07/23 - 3 min read

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Glossary of Marketing Terms

Glossary of Marketing Terms

Added 17/07/23 - 5 min read

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Economic volatility - crisis or opportunity?

Economic volatility - crisis or opportunity?

Added 05/07/23 - 8 min read

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Using ChatGPT - Hints and Prompts For Mortgage Brokers

Using ChatGPT - Hints and Prompts For Mortgage Brokers

Added 29/06/23 - 4 min read

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The State Of Play In The Mortgage Market Pt2

The State Of Play In The Mortgage Market Pt2

Added 22/06/23 - 1 min read

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How Brokers Can Increase Customer Retention

How Brokers Can Increase Customer Retention

Added 18/06/23 - 1 min read

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Growth Series Live: Making The Customer Experience Frictionless

Growth Series Live: Making The Customer Experience Frictionless

Added 15/06/23 - 1 min read

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Sense Check your business To Drive Success

Sense Check your business To Drive Success

Added 08/06/23 - 1 min read

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Why you should encourage clients to be open about their finances

Why you should encourage clients to be open about their finances

Added 05/06/23 - 3 min read

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Why it’s important to review your business continuity plan

Why it’s important to review your business continuity plan

Added 25/05/23 - 2 min read

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How do you carry out competitor research?

How do you carry out competitor research?

Added 18/05/23 - 3 min read

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7 ways brokers can generate more leads

7 ways brokers can generate more leads

Added 16/05/23 - 1 min read

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How To Make The Most Of LinkedIn - A Guide For Mortgage Brokers

How To Make The Most Of LinkedIn - A Guide For Mortgage Brokers

Added 15/05/23 - 1 min read

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Hiring an Administrator: Key skills checklist

Hiring an Administrator: Key skills checklist

Added 04/05/23 - 1 min read

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Key Performance metrics to measure for success

Key Performance metrics to measure for success

Added 20/04/23 - 3 min read

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How A Neurodiverse Workforce Can Boost Your Business

How A Neurodiverse Workforce Can Boost Your Business

Added 17/04/23 - 2 min read

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Should buyers hold out for better market conditions?

Should buyers hold out for better market conditions?

Added 06/04/23 - 3 min read

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Economics 101: The One Thing That’s Certain? Uncertainty.

Economics 101: The One Thing That’s Certain? Uncertainty.

Added 23/03/23 - 5 min read

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4 ways to generate more business for your brokerage

4 ways to generate more business for your brokerage

Added 20/03/23 - 3 min read

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What every great broker does every day

What every great broker does every day

Added 20/03/23 - 2 min read

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How mortgage brokers can convert more enquiries

How mortgage brokers can convert more enquiries

Added 20/03/23 - 3 min read

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Get Your Business Future Ready

Get Your Business Future Ready

Added 16/03/23 - 1 min read

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Why Employers Must Take Menopause Seriously

Why Employers Must Take Menopause Seriously

Added 06/03/23 - 6 min read

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Best Practices for a Successful Broker

Best Practices for a Successful Broker

Added 20/02/23 - 2 min read

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Boosting Customer Retention with CRM

Boosting Customer Retention with CRM

Added 20/02/23 - 3 min read

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Deposit Unlock

Deposit Unlock

Added 16/02/23 - 1 min read

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Keeping in Contact in Today’s Climate

Keeping in Contact in Today’s Climate

Added 09/02/23 - 3 min read

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How to build better relationships with estate agents

How to build better relationships with estate agents

Added 06/02/23 - 2 min read

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Word of mouth marketing advice for mortgage brokers

Word of mouth marketing advice for mortgage brokers

Added 06/02/23 - 2 min read

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Top tips for generating new leads from your existing clients

Top tips for generating new leads from your existing clients

Added 06/02/23 - 2 min read

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Managing sales opportunities

Managing sales opportunities

Added 02/02/23 - 4 min read

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What do house buyers want from brokers?

What do house buyers want from brokers?

Added 26/01/23 - 2 min read

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Does my business need an app?

Does my business need an app?

Added 19/01/23 - 3 min read

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How can you support your team’s mental health - while protecting your own?

How can you support your team’s mental health - while protecting your own?

Added 12/01/23 - 3 min read

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Growth Series Live On-Demand: How the Economy Affects the Mortgage Market

Growth Series Live On-Demand: How the Economy Affects the Mortgage Market

Added 05/01/23 - 2 min read

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What does 2023 have in store for the mortgage market?

What does 2023 have in store for the mortgage market?

Added 15/12/22 - 14 min read

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Looking back at the mortgage market in 2022

Looking back at the mortgage market in 2022

Added 12/12/22 - 11 min read

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Future Proofing Your Business in the Digital Age

Future Proofing Your Business in the Digital Age

Added 01/12/22 - 1 min read

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Best resources for brokers

Best resources for brokers

Added 21/11/22 - 1 min read

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Why Embracing EDI Should be an Ongoing Process

Why Embracing EDI Should be an Ongoing Process

Added 10/11/22 - 4 min read

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The State Of Play In The Mortgage Market

The State Of Play In The Mortgage Market

Added 08/11/22 - 1 min read

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Top Reads for Mortgage Brokers

Top Reads for Mortgage Brokers

Added 07/11/22 - 2 min read

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5 Ways to Make Your Business More Resilient

5 Ways to Make Your Business More Resilient

Added 20/10/22 - 4 min read

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A Guide To Building Business Resilience

A Guide To Building Business Resilience

Added 20/10/22 - 1 min read

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How to Manage Remote and Hybrid Working Effectively

How to Manage Remote and Hybrid Working Effectively

Added 17/10/22 - 3 min read

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How lenders fund - and how do brokers explain it to clients?

How lenders fund - and how do brokers explain it to clients?

Added 10/10/22 - 2 min read

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How Can Brokers Be More Green?

How Can Brokers Be More Green?

Added 22/09/22 - 3 min read

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Economics 101: The Relationship Between the Mortgage Market and the Economy

Economics 101: The Relationship Between the Mortgage Market and the Economy

Added 15/09/22 - 4 min read

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Understanding and Improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Mortgage Sector

Understanding and Improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Mortgage Sector

Added 08/09/22 - 1 min read

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How to Advise in a Rising Market

How to Advise in a Rising Market

Added 01/09/22 - 3 min read

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Homeowners Improving Not Moving

Homeowners Improving Not Moving

Added 04/08/22 - 3 min read

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Mental Health Strategies for Brokers

Mental Health Strategies for Brokers

Added 21/07/22 - 4 min read

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Why Choose a Broker?

Why Choose a Broker?

Added 18/07/22 - 2 min read

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The Complete Tech Checklist for Brokers

The Complete Tech Checklist for Brokers

Added 20/06/22 - 2 min read

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Growth Series Live On-Demand: Marketing Masterclass (Part 2)

Growth Series Live On-Demand: Marketing Masterclass (Part 2)

Added 06/06/22 - 1 min read

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Tech Can Help Brokers Meet Growing Consumer Expectations

Tech Can Help Brokers Meet Growing Consumer Expectations

Added 23/05/22 - 2 min read

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Meeting EPC Ratings Can Help Landlords Future-Proof Investments

Meeting EPC Ratings Can Help Landlords Future-Proof Investments

Added 12/05/22 - 1 min read

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How to Win Landlords as Clients

How to Win Landlords as Clients

Added 05/05/22 - 3 min read

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How High is Demand for Buy-to-Let?

How High is Demand for Buy-to-Let?

Added 29/04/22 - 2 min read

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How to build a Corporate Responsibility Programme

How to build a Corporate Responsibility Programme

Added 14/04/22 - 2 min read

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Growth Series Live On-Demand: Marketing Masterclass (Part 1)

Growth Series Live On-Demand: Marketing Masterclass (Part 1)

Added 07/04/22 - 1 min read

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Economics 101: State of the Unpredictable Market

Economics 101: State of the Unpredictable Market

Added 18/03/22 - 6 min read

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The Impact of Word-of-Mouth Marketing

The Impact of Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Added 15/03/22 - 3 min read

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IWD: A Chance to Recognise the Successes of All Women #BreakTheBias

IWD: A Chance to Recognise the Successes of All Women #BreakTheBias

Added 08/03/22 - 1 min read

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What Should You Say in a Press Release?

What Should You Say in a Press Release?

Added 07/03/22 - 3 min read

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What Social Media Channel is best for your firm?

What Social Media Channel is best for your firm?

Added 28/02/22 - 3 min read

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Support Your Clients as the Cost of Living Crisis Bites

Support Your Clients as the Cost of Living Crisis Bites

Added 25/02/22 - 3 min read

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What Does the WFH Revolution Mean for Property Investment?

What Does the WFH Revolution Mean for Property Investment?

Added 09/02/22 - 2 min read

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Top 5 Ways to Attract New Clients

Top 5 Ways to Attract New Clients

Added 24/01/22 - 3 min read

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New year, new outlook: part two

New year, new outlook: part two

Added 21/01/22 - 6 min read

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Glossary for First-Time Buyers

Glossary for First-Time Buyers

Added 18/01/22 - 1 min read

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What Did the Intermediary Market Learn in 2021?

What Did the Intermediary Market Learn in 2021?

Added 16/12/21 - 5 min read

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Fraud Prevention Tips

Fraud Prevention Tips

Added 29/11/21 - 1 min read

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Myths of the Mortgage Market

Myths of the Mortgage Market

Added 18/11/21 - 3 min read

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Your Customer’s First Mortgage

Your Customer’s First Mortgage

Added 08/11/21 - 1 min read

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