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Robert Collins, Director of Commercial Finance, Brightstar
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The gulf between paypackets and property prices
Over 11 years ago I read a very interesting article this week in the New Yorker magazine. I don't subscribe to that particular publication, but I found it by accident while I was searching for some property...... No Image
Proc fees: A system corrupted by the minority?
Over 11 years ago I enjoyed a lender golf function at Wentworth Yesterday with one of the high street banks. The invite came about because the commercial manager that I know there had been calling me to find out why...... No Image
First time buyers - Will they ever get on the ladder?
Over 11 years ago I have been scouring the financial press and today's headlines are about a fall off in mortgage approvals post-MMR, restrictions on high multiple mortgages and stress tests based on future...... No Image
The Brightstar Boys: Never let a good solicitor go
Over 11 years ago Solicitors: what do people think about them and their part in the lending process? At the moment, I am stuck in the middle of the classic 'he said, she said' situation...... No Image
Take That tax avoidance scandal!
Over 11 years ago Gary Barlow 'give back your OBE' demands Margaret Hodge!...Fraud is around every corner
Over 11 years ago Let me start this week's blog by expressing my regret that I could not make it to the Regentsmead/NACFB presentation on Thursday. I was on my way......Hot money
Over 12 years ago Interest rates are back in the spotlight…well, maybe not back in the spotlight as there is always a focus on rates, but I have been seeing financial headlines about rate rises......Memory Lane
Over 12 years ago OK, I admit it, I was struggling to think of something to write for this week. So I thought it would be a good time to reflect on my debut blog and see how far the market has progressed since then...... No Image





