Adviser warns stamp duty, a stalled base rate and fading confidence are leaving London buyers unable to move
New-build equity loan plan could halve what first-time buyers need to save, but affordability and supply questions remain
New role covers treasury and reporting across the lender's funding lines
Canada Life reports Advantage customers average 66, against 69 for Capital Select
Advised bridging loans rose from 42 to 91 in H1, even as BDLA data showed applications down 26.3% in Q2
FCA data show the highest 90%-plus LTV share since 2008
