Jackson is Shawbrook's new business development manager for the North West.

Intermediaries can now access the specialist lender’s buy-to-let mortgage range via Mortgage Brain.

HNWIs’ confidence in the economy falls to 48% from 84% six months ago.

The tools are designed to free up advisers’ time by making pension calculations easier.

The number of new sellers coming to market is 13% ahead of last year, with buyer demand up 8% and sales agreed up 15%.

The total value of housing stock is 3.5 times the annual GDP of the UK.

The firm has also appointed Ellie Williams as client services director.

78% say the green mortgage sector has remained largely unchanged in the past 12 months.

34% of advisers pointed to increased demand for advice and regulatory changes as major challenges. 

Brokers can now order a property survey at the point of instruction.