Mortgages

Home Truths with Ash Borland

Warren chats with Ash Borland, the straight-talking sales and marketing coach for mortgage brokers.

Warren O'Connell  |  5 min read
26 February 2026

Financial advice

The Ascor® Independent Wealth Managers' approach to sustainable wealth advice - Built Around Clients, Strengthened by Partnership

Recognised as the 2025/2026 FPI Professional Practice of the Year, Ascor® Independent Wealth Managers continues to set a strong example of client-first advice. Discover how structured workflows, compliance-led processes, and trusted technology support their ability to deliver consistent outcomes.

Guest contributor  |  4 min read
25 February 2026

Iress Industry Voice

Rethinking mortgage protection: Is covering just the home enough?

With rising living costs, homeowners face unprecedented financial pressure. This gives advisers an opportunity to reframe the mortgage protection conversation, writes Andy Philo, Strategic Partnerships Director for Vitality.

Andy Philo  |  4 min read
23 February 2026

Financial advice

Financial readiness in the UK: Why only 11% meet the benchmarks for true financial security

A new nationally representative survey by Iress with YouGov and The Lang Cat has revealed how people across the UK are really feeling about their finances.

Guest contributor  |  5 min read
12 February 2026

Mortgages

Home Truths with Sprive

Warren chats with Jinesh Vohra, CEO at Sprive, the mortgage overpayment app, on a mission to help homeowners become debt-free faster just by doing their everyday shopping.

Warren O'Connell  |  6 min read
06 February 2026

Mortgages

Home Truths with Gatehouse Bank

Warren chats with Lottie Dougill, Head of Home Finance Distribution at Gatehouse Bank - the Shariah-compliant, responsible UK challenger bank.

Warren O'Connell  |  7 min read
15 January 2026

Financial advice

Sourcing Wrapped

It's been a year of innovation, collaboration and growth. Join us for a look back at a record-breaking year across Protection, Retirement and Mortgages.

Guest contributor  |  1 min read
16 December 2025

Iress Industry Voice

Helping first-time buyers take the leap

For many aspiring homeowners, the journey to buying a first home can feel less like an exciting milestone and more like a marathon they never signed up for. With property prices remaining high and rents continuing to rise, many first-time buyers are finding it difficult to save for a deposit – especially when rent could cost more than a mortgage payment. Skipton Building Society discusses.

Skipton Building Society  |  5 min read
15 December 2025

Mortgages

Home Truths with Quilter

In our straight-talking series, Warren talks to Zara Bray, Distribution Director for the Mortgage Network at Quilter Financial Planning, about the challenges and opportunities happening in the UK mortgage market.

Warren O'Connell  |  6 min read
11 December 2025