Government publishes housing strategy

The Government Housing Strategy published on 21 October certainly has something for everyone: homeowners, renters, older people and environmentalists. But can the strategy really be all things to all people?

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Mutuals embrace Junior ISA

The Government’s tax-free children’s savings product, the Junior ISA (JISA), was launched in November as a replacement to the Child Trust Fund.  Mutuals welcome this addition to the market and are leading the way offering cash JISAs.

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BSA welcomes new Associate

Castle Trust has joined the BSA as an Associate.

Castle Trust is a new type of financial institution, unlocking the UK housing market for both investors and homeowners.  Upon authorisation by the Financial Services Authority, Castle Trust will offer investors access to UK house price returns and also mortgages that will share the profit or loss with homeowners.

Find out more about Castle Trust on their website www.castletrust.co.uk