Tag: FSA

Block managing agents and quotes for repairs?
Hello, I have a block of flats currently managed by Block Managing Agents. Recently there was a leak in the building where damage was...

Property hijacks prompt fraud alert from the FSA
Financial watchdog is alerting landlords to watch out for property hijacking by fraudsters and crooked mortgage brokers.
The Financial...

Is your name listed in the fraudster’s phone book?
Property investors targeted by fraudsters are about to receive a letter or email from financial watchdogs warning them crooks are trying...

Brokers Slammed for Bridging Loan Abuse
Mortgage brokers have come under fire from consumer watchdogs for failing to advise customers about the risks of short-term borrowing...

FSA Propose New Mortgage Lending Restrictions
Tough new mortgage restrictions to stop borrowers falling in to arrears have been proposed by the Financial Services Authority after...

Buy to Let Mortgage Regulation is Logical, says the FSA
The UK will comply with proposals to regulate buy to let mortgages if the European Union decides to include the loans in the forthcoming...

FSA to Warn Homeowners About Misleading Lease Option Deals
Consumer champions are warning homeowners with financial problems about property speculators who offer a way to avoid repossession...