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Issue no. 5 - 16 March 2010

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With the forthcoming general election probably just six weeks away, today we are publishing a new 'mortgage market manifesto'. It calls for action on mortgage funding, the number of housing transactions, regulation, taxation and low-cost home-ownership, and better targeted help for home-owners with mortgage payment problems.

In this issue

  1. CML publishes new 'mortgage market manifesto'
  2. Tighter regulation needed to combat solicitor fraud
  3. Stamp duty measure reinforces slow start to the year
  4. FSA to force firms to publish complaints data
  5. Aldermore joins the CML

CML publishes new 'mortgage market manifesto'

CML publishes new 'mortgage market manifesto'

Mortgages are sure to be a key issue in the forthcoming general election. Today, we publish our manifesto for the mortgage market over the five years of a new Parliamentary term.

Tighter regulation needed to combat solicitor fraud

Tighter regulation needed to combat solicitor fraud

A tougher approach is needed to fraud and professional negligence in the legal profession. Only tighter regulation can restore lender confidence in solicitors.

Stamp duty measure reinforces slow start to the year

Stamp duty measure reinforces slow start to the year

The stamp duty holiday came to an end in December, with predictable consequences for lower house purchase lending in January.

FSA to force firms to publish complaints data

FSA to force firms to publish complaints data

The Financial Services Authority is to make firms say how many complaints they receive as part of its drive to raise complaints-handling standards.

Aldermore joins the CML

Aldermore joins the CML

The CML has recruited a new member, Aldermore. There are now 109 members and 78 associates.

Editor's details

Name:
Bernard Clarke
Tel:
020 7438 8923
Email:
bernard.clarke@cml.org.uk

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