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Adrian Moloney

26.09.2023

How you can help portfolio landlords make the most of the changing rental market

The media has been so full of stories about the number of landlords exiting the rental sector that it’s sometimes difficult to see the wood for the trees and decipher what’s actually happening.

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Adrian Moloney

19.06.2023

Five key opportunities for brokers ahead of EPC Legislation

The recent reports that landlords will now have until 2028 to get their properties up to an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of at least C is good news for those who were worried about how they were going to meet the previous proposals.

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Adrian Moloney

19.06.2023

Five key opportunities for brokers ahead of EPC Legislation

The recent reports that landlords will now have until 2028 to get their properties up to an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of at least C is good news for those who were worried about how they were going to meet the previous proposals.

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Adrian Moloney

12.06.2023

Incorporation can help landlords thrive in the buy to let game

Investing in buy to let property is not for those looking to make a fast buck. Most buy to let landlords these days view their investment as a project with potential to generate both income and capital gains, but over the long term.

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Liza Campion

22.05.2023

Why it’s so important you tell us about your vulnerable customers?

Imagine you’re approached by a customer who’s looking for a residential mortgage. During your conversation, you find out that they’re partially sighted and have a little trouble reading the text on documents. Or you may discover they’ve recently separated from their long-term partner. You may even notice that they sound a little down or agitated.

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Adrian Moloney

14.12.2022

Great news, our service levels are back to normal

Find out what our turnaround times are for your cases. Check out our latest article for up-to-date information on our service levels and what support’s available for your buy to let and residential cases.

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Alan Kimber

04.10.2022

Three simple ways to save time and speed up your applications

Why not gain some precious time back by following these three simple tips when sending us your clients’ applications.

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Jon Hall

21.07.2022

Why buy to let still makes sense – and sustainability adds value

“Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” wrote author Mark Twain, having read his own obituary in the New York Journal in 1897. Parallels might be drawn with recent national press coverage of the buy to let sector. The publication of the white paper on ‘a fairer private rented sector’ on 16 June has fuelled speculation in some quarters that the government has PRS landlords in its sights - again - and that a combination of further regulation and rising interest rates is set to make buy to let investment unprofitable, spurring a widespread sell-off of rental property and killing off the sector as we know it.

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06.04.2022

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and EY produce educational tax guide for intermediary brokers

Part of leading specialist lender OSB Group and EY have worked together to produce an educational guide for brokers based on the rule updates to the UK tax system.

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OSB Group

18.03.2022

Homes for Ukraine

We support the government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme and are working to help our customers participate in the scheme.

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23.02.2022

OSB Group unveils new BDM model supporting service and expertise to brokers

OSB Group, one of the UK’s leading specialist lenders, has unveiled plans for a new sales team structure to provide brokers with enhanced engagement and support...

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17.02.2022

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries appoints new BDM for West End, South London and West London

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, part of specialist lender OSB Group, has appointed Melanie Merchant as a Business Development Manager to cover...

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Alan Kimber

24.01.2022

HMO FAQs - what you need to know

HMOs can be challenging, so we’ve put together a list of the most common questions we receive from brokers.

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PR Team

06.01.2021

Cleary announces sales team restructure

Precise Mortgages, Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and InterBay Commercial sales teams, have been restructured to better support intermediary partners and to enhance the service that is provided to them.

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Adrian Moloney

19.11.2020

Five-star rated service at the Financial Adviser Service Awards

Discover why our dedication to our brokers has been recognised, and how we’ve been there to support you throughout 2020.

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Adrian Moloney

14.09.2020

Are your buy to let landlords aware of the changes to UK tax relief on finance costs?

Our latest guide, ‘Changes to UK tax relief on finance costs’, takes an in-depth look at the key considerations for buy to let landlords.

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Adrian Moloney

19.07.2020

What the new stamp duty rules mean for BTL landlords

Find out about the opportunities following the 2020 stamp duty changes, and what this could mean for you when supporting your clients.

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Adrian Moloney

13.07.2020

The importance of professional relationships

We sat down for a chat with Greg Cunnington, Director of Lending Relationships and New Homes, Alexander Hall.

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Adrian Moloney

08.07.2020

Is shared ownership the answer?

Know a residential buyer who needs some answers? Discover whether shared ownership could provide the solution they’re looking for.

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Adrian Moloney

01.07.2020

Shared ownership product launch

Seeing an increase in first-time buyers? Well we could be the answer, thanks to our shared ownership loans of up to £1m.

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Adrian Moloney

01.07.2020

Supporting self-employed and furlough income clients

Through these testing times, discover how we can help you provide answers for self-employed clients or those on furloughed salaries.

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PR Team

16.06.2020

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries re-introduces shared ownership proposition

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, part of the specialist lending and retail savings group OneSavings Bank plc, has today re-introduced its shared ownership residential product range

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Adrian Moloney

27.05.2020

Our broker liaison team are back on the phone

We’ve missed talking to you. That’s why our broker liaison team are ready and waiting for your calls.

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PR Team

19.05.2020

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, Precise Mortgages and InterBay Commercial increase LTVs to 75%

OneSavings Bank (OSB) has today launched a new product range across its three lending brands following news that physical valuations can take place in England.

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07.05.2020

OneSavings Bank expands lending range options including increase to 70% LTV on buy to let and residential products

Following the recent announcement that OneSavings Bank has resumed new business lending through its Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Precise Mortgages trading brands

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PR Team

05.03.2020

Adrian Moloney and Roger Morris take on Group roles at OneSavings Bank

OneSavings Bank (OSB) have today announced that Adrian Moloney and Roger Morris are to take on Group roles within OSB and will report into Alan Cleary, OSB Group Managing Director for Mortgages.

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PR Team

02.12.2019

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries secures complex case funding for over £8 million

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, part of specialist mortgage provider and retail savings group OneSavings Bank plc

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PR Team

10.06.2024

Applicant who’s salary alone doesn’t meet affordability

You’re contacted by a client who’s the owner of a small social media marketing consultancy. The client is looking to purchase their next home for £450k, with stamp duty at £10k.

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PR Team

07.06.2024

Applicants with multi-source income

You’re approached by joint applicants, who are married with two children. The property they want to buy is a three-bedroom end of terrace house worth £300k. It’s within walking distance of their children’s school so an ideal location.

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PR Team

06.06.2024

90% LTV needed with less-than-perfect credit

An applicant approaches you as they’re finding it hard to get a mortgage lender to consider their less-than-perfect credit history for a high LTV residential mortgage. They’re looking to purchase a £250,000 property with a 10% deposit.

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PR Team

05.06.2024

Adapted HMO outside of an Article 4 Direction area

You’re contacted by a client who’d like to expand their buy to let portfolio by purchasing an HMO. The property has six bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities, and two kitchens, with the rooms spread over three floors. The property is also located outside of an Article 4 Direction area.

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PR Team

04.06.2024

Transfer of portfolio from personal ownership to limited company

An experienced landlord has run a portfolio of 10 buy to let properties in their personal name since the early 2000s but wants to transfer them into a limited company structure as they heard they could benefit from incorporating their rental business.

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PR Team

03.06.2024

20-unit MUFB property

You’re approached by a landlord who wants to purchase a 20-unit MUFB property in an area of London popular with young professionals.

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PR Team

19.07.2023

BMA award-winner Joe Baxter appointed as BDM for South

Specialist lender OSB Group has promoted Joe Baxter to customer-facing Business Development Manager (BDM), covering the South Coast to South Wales, including Southampton, Bristol, Bath and Cardiff.

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PR Team

20.04.2023

Samantha Brain appointed as BDM for central region

Specialist lender OSB Group have promoted Samantha Brain from office based business development manager to customer facing external Business Development Manager (BDM) covering the central region.

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PR Team

06.01.2023

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries launches competitive residential range including income flex

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, part of the leading specialist lender OSB Group, has launched a competitive new residential mortgage range which includes the return of their popular income flexibility proposition.

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PR Team

18.05.2022

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries launches new residential range for clients needing extra flexibility

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, part of the leading specialist lender OSB Group, has launched a new residential mortgage proposition to support brokers with clients who need flexibility around complex income streams...

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PR Team

11.05.2022

OSB Group boosts national broker support following successful pilot with office based BDM team

OSB Group, one of the leading specialist lenders, has announced the launch of a new office based BDM team, under the direction of Simon Cockerill, Head of Intermediary Sales Development.

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PR Team

22.03.2022

OSB Group creates High Net Worth division to support brokers and customers

OSB Group, one of the leading specialist lenders has unveiled plans for a new High Net Worth Client Management Team under the leadership of Simon Cockerill, Head of Intermediary Sales Development.

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PR Team

14.03.2022

OSB Group joins the United Nations Net Zero Banking Alliance and commits to net zero by 2050

As one of the leading specialist lenders in the UK, OSB Group’s purpose is “to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper”. The commitment the Group...

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PR Team

25.06.2020

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and EY team up to produce tax guide for intermediary broker partners

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and EY have worked together to produce a guide for property investors on the changes to the UK tax system.

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PR Team

02.06.2020

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, Precise Mortgages and InterBay Commercial drive pipeline business forward

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, Precise Mortgages and InterBay Commercial are pleased to announce that all buy to let and residential pipeline cases, where valuation fees have been paid

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