CML news & views

Issue no. 11 - 16 June 2010

Housing policy is evolving rapidly under the new government, and the housing minister has said he wants to give local communities a much greater say in deciding how to meet their own needs. Today, we look at the new localism agenda and ask what it means for lenders, mortgages and housing policy.

In this issue

Mortgage and housing markets: is localism the answer?
Appointing a receiver: issues for lenders
Jackie Bennett awarded an OBE
Precise Mortgages, EPS Castellain and LPC join the CML

Mortgage and housing markets: is localism the answer?

The new housing minister has set out a bold agenda of letting local communities determine housing policy. But is it enough to achieve his goal of a new age of aspiration?

Appointing a receiver: issues for lenders

Mortgage arrears have been kept in check during the recent recession. But if the borrower cannot re-pay, is it better for the lender to seek possession of the property or appoint a receiver?

Jackie Bennett awarded an OBE

The CML offers its congratulations to influential figures associated with the lending industry who received awards in the Queen's birthday honours list.