Simon Jackson, managing director of SDL Surveying, explores the reasons behind increasing first-time buyer numbers in recent months.

The Society has introduced an online intermediary product switch tool to support the change.

The lender’s new PT Plus range mirrors the rates offered in its existing product transfer range.

The products also come with a free valuation alongside no application or arrangement fees.

All fixed rates have reduced by 15bps while tracker rates are down by 25bps.

Paul will help reintroduce the Private Label brand to the intermediary mortgage market.

The tool has created over 1,500 pieces of marketing content from social media posts to emails and blogs.

HTB has expanded its BDM team after seeing greater levels of demand from London-based brokers.

Maxine will help advance the Society's specialist lending capabilities and mortgage transformation agenda.

Virgin has extended its green reward offer as part of the changes.