Mortgage Schemes Climb To A New High

The number of mortgage schemes available to intermediaries has climbed to its highest level in over 18 months, according to figures released today from Mortgage Brain’s Monthly Product Analysis.

The total number of live mortgage schemes listed on its market leading mortgage sourcing system increased by 22% in the past month. Current figures (as of 31st May 2010) list 5,805, products (up from 4,753 on 5th May 2010) and bring the number of live mortgage schemes available to its highest level since November 2008, when figures stood at 6,899.

The year on year comparison continues to paint a positive picture of the current mortgage market with the latest figures representing a 103% increase in overall product availability compared to this time 12 months ago.

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Maximise Your World Cup Opportunities

As the nation braces itself for another round of World Cup fever, businesses, particularly in the Hospitality sector, are busy installing wide screen televisions and decking premises with the Cross of St George bunting and generally gearing themselves up for three weeks of relentless eating and drinking.

In the rush to maximise profits by keeping football fans fed and watered, a leading environmental health consultancy, Perry Scott Nash, is urging hotels, pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes not to overlook the health and safety issues around entertaining large crowds of fans.#

To help business avoid the risks of breaking the law, Perry Scott Nash has created a ‘World Cup 2010 Risk Assessment’ guide, which has identified four main areas that licensed premises need to be aware of: the control of alcohol sales, the potential for violence and disorder, emergency evacuations and the security of staff and the public.

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