homefast join panel of PTI Mortgage Club

PTI Mortgage Club launched in Summer 2003. PTI members will be able to recommend theservice provided by homefast to their clients and in return will receive a referral fee.

PTI Mortgage Club members will benefit from the following homefast key service features:

* Faster completions - IFA customers can either remortgage or move more quickly and the introducer receives fees and commissions paid promptly.

* Fixed fees - budget with confidence knowing that the fee quote is fixed, irrespective of the complexity of the transaction. Local authority searches are also at a fixed fee.

* No completion No legal fee - if the transaction fails to proceed for any reason prior to exchange of contracts, there are no legal fees. Any payments to third parties incurred will be payable.

* No need to visit - the client does not have to see homefast as they will provide information throughout the transaction by e-mail, post, fax, phone, sms text messaging and via the online case tracking system.

* Secure online case tracking - track the case using a secure password and manage all transactions via an online account

* Extended opening hours - homefast property lawyers are open seven days a week.

John Brian, partner in homefast property lawyers, commented:

"We are delighted to be joining PTI's panel. Partnerships of this sort benefit all the parties involved and we are looking forward to helping their members offer a more complete service to their clients."

Mike Allison, managing director of Personal Touch Insurance, said: "Personal Touch is fast becoming one of the most recognised brands in the intermediary market with a reputation for offering our members the best possible solutions for their business. homefast's conveyancing service offers our members access to a valuable new income stream and the opportunity to enhance client service."