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SFI (not so) LIVE is the number one mortgage podcast in the UK. A panel discussion featuring the latest mortgage, property and development news.

Brought to you once a month by host Jay Evans and Head of Mortgage Sales at Saffron, Tony Hall. The gentlemen are joined monthly by special guests from across the industry including distributors, mortgage clubs, lenders, brokers and the media.

Number One podcast featured on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/uk_mortgage_podcasts/

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SFI (not so) LIVE is the number one mortgage podcast in the UK. A panel discussion featuring the latest mortgage, property and development news.

Brought to you once a month by host Jay Evans and Head of Mortgage Sales at Saffron, Tony Hall. The gentlemen are joined monthly by special guests from across the industry including distributors, mortgage clubs, lenders, brokers and the media.

Number One podcast featured on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/uk_mortgage_podcasts/

    Why is the UK so far behind on self and custom build homes?

    Why is the UK so far behind on self and custom build homes?

    In conversation with Tony and Jay is the incredibly knowledgable and insightful Martin Reynolds, CEO at SimplyBiz and Chairmain on FIBA.

    Join ⁠Tony Hall⁠ and host ⁠Jay Evans⁠ as they discuss all things self-build, custom build, and development finance with Martin covering planning reform, definitions of what each sector means for brokers, how each sector can improve the property market and the benefits to homeowners (including first-time buyers).

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    A brand new series and a brand new era for SFI (not so) LIVE as we launch our video version of the podcast available on Spotify every month.

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    Brought to you by ⁠Saffron for Intermediaries⁠ | ⁠Saffron Building Society⁠

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    Follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠YouTube




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    • 39 min
    An underwhelming budget for the property market

    An underwhelming budget for the property market

    In conversation with Tony, Phil and Jay is Editor of Specialist Lending Solutions and Deputy Editor of Mortgage Solutions Anna Sagar.

    Join ⁠Tony Hall⁠, ⁠Phil Lawford⁠ and host ⁠Jay Evans⁠ as they discuss the "pre-election" budget that didn't feel like a "pre-election budget" and what it means for homebuyers, homeowners, the property market and wider society.

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    A brand new series and a brand new era for SFI (not so) LIVE as we launch our video version of the podcast available on the Saffron for Intermediaries YouTube channel and on Spotify.

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    Brought to you by ⁠Saffron for Intermediaries⁠ | ⁠Saffron Building Society⁠

    Follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠YouTube

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    • 48 min
    Don't believe the doom-mongers around buy-to-let

    Don't believe the doom-mongers around buy-to-let

    To celebrate our new format and new season of SFI (not so) LIVE we are joined by Rachel Geddes who operates the City of London branch of the Mortgage Advice Bureau. A successful and passionate broker, especially in the buy-to-let market.

    Join Tony Hall, Phil Lawford and host Jay Evans as they look past the doom-mongering in the media and analyse what is ACTUALLY happening in the UK buy-to-let mortgage market - which would appear to be a lot more positive.

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    A brand new series and a brand new era for SFI (not so) LIVE as we launch our video version of the podcast available on the Saffron for Intermediaries YouTube channel and on Spotify.

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    Brought to you by Saffron for Intermediaries | Saffron Building Society

    Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube


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    • 51 min
    SFI (not so) LIVE - A non-complex chat about complex lending

    SFI (not so) LIVE - A non-complex chat about complex lending

    What is complex lending? If you have been reading the recent news in the mortgage press you may have seen talk of complex lending. But what is it? What does it mean for brokers and borrowers? What situations, products and scenarios does it support?

    These are the questions pondered and discussed on the podcast this month, with host Jay Evans, regular panelist Tony Hall and a brief visit by Phil Lawford and our guest expert, Lee Williams.

    Find out why Saffron has adaopted Complex Lending, and is looking to add an additional category for mortgage lenders based on the modern day market.

    **Special Announcement**

    SFI (not so) LIVE is moving into the studio.

    From March 2024, you will be able to watch as well as listen to our podcast as we embrace a new 4K Studio format. Audio podcasts will remain wherever you listen to us. But from March, you can watch us on Spotify, YouTube and other video platforms.

    Follow Saffron for Intermediaries to keep up to date.


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    • 1 hr
    SFI (not so) LIVE - Legal, Housing, Predictions...can only be the first pod of 2024!

    SFI (not so) LIVE - Legal, Housing, Predictions...can only be the first pod of 2024!

    Welcome to the first episode of SFI (not so) LIVE of 2024.

    In this episode Jay Evans, Tony Hall and Phil Lawford are joined once again by legal expert and podcast favoruite, Perdip Kaur Bhachu from Blacks Solicitors LLP.

    Among the topics discussed is the Renters Reform Bill, EPC ratings, new build housing quality, self and custom build and much more.

    Perdip provided a very detailed and informative run down of the legal status for buy-to-let landlords too - you will find the 30 minute analysis at the end of the podcast.

    Enjoy!

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    Brought to you by Saffron for Intermediaries / Saffron Building Society.


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    • 1 hr 32 min
    SFI (not so) LIVE - Are we embracing tech and what will 2024 bring?

    SFI (not so) LIVE - Are we embracing tech and what will 2024 bring?

    The number one mortgage podcast in the UK returns with the panel discussing the introduction of tech in the mortgage industry, and thanks to our special guest, Jesper With-Fogstrop, CEO of Smoove we gain some insight into how technology is beginning to revolutionise the conveyancing process.

    Also on the panel joining host Jay, was Phil Lawford and award-winning BDM, Lesley Terry who discussed tech in the mutual sector and led the discussion, with Jesper, around the Autumn Statement and its impact on the mortgage and property industries, and of course the affordability issue.

    Finally, the whole panel gave their predictions and discussed their wishes for 2024. Listen to find out what they felt about the immediate future for the sector.

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    Finally, we are delighted to announce that we are Feedspot's Number One Mortgage Podcast in the UK. We are delighted and want to thank each and every one of our listeners,https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjayevans/ our amazing guests and the reviewers at Feedspot. See the list here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/uk_mortgage_podcasts/

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    Produced for Saffron Building Society and Saffron for Intermediaries by One Brick Communications.


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    • 58 min

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