News Articles

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06 June 2025

The future’s bright for specialist BTL

Buy-to-let remains an attractive investment, despite pressure from the government over the past year or so. Read on to discover Jason Berry, our Group Sales Directors insights, and how we as a ‘superbroker’ can assist your landlord clients to navigate an ever-changing market.

buy-to-let mortgage

buy-to-let

06 May 2025

Know Your BDM: Olivia Burke

Our Business Development Manager, Olivia Burke, recently spoke with Specialist Lending Solutions about her role at Crystal, her motivation for choosing this career, and her strategy for tackling challenges. Read on to get to know Olivia on a more personal level.

BDM

Q&A

02 May 2025

Good Advice Key for Remortgaging Landlords

Despite mounting tax bills, legislative burdens and elevated interest rates the buy-to-let sector has remained resilient, with the market set to grow further. As we see borrowing costs decline, and rents increase, there are more options available to landlords looking to remortgage. Read on to discover our Chief Executive Officer, Jo Breeden's insights on the current buy-to-let market, and how Crystal can support.

buy-to-let mortgage

buy-to-let

landlords

03 April 2025

Special relationships matter in a reviving commercial sector

As inflation falls and interest rates come down, commercial lending is on the rise. Whether you're a seasoned commercial broker facing capacity challenges or new to the sector and unsure where to start, expert support is available. Read on to discover how Crystal Specialist finance can help.

commercial finance

commercial lending

02 April 2025

Q&A: Jason Berry, Group Sales Director

In a recent Q&A with Mortgage Soup our Group Sales Director, Jason Berry spoke about his role at Crystal, how we as a ‘broker’s broker’ can help with specialist solutions and the opportunities for brokers in 2025. Read on to discover more and see how we at Crystal Specialist Finance can help assist with your client's specialist lending requirements tailored to their needs.

Q&A

18 March 2025

The time is ripe for debt consolidation

Given the current economic environment, it's no surprise that, as a nation, we have been taking on more unsecured debt. More opportunities are opening up for brokers to demonstrate their expertise in securing the best possible outcome for their clients. Read on to discover our Chief Executive Officer, Jo Breeden's insights on debt consolidation, and how we as the broker's broker can help when it comes to finding a solution.

second charge loan

second charge lending

debt consolidation

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10 March 2025

Innovative landlords deserve expert help – Berry

Buy-to-let landlords are adapting to market changes with creative strategies but securing the right finance for complex cases isn’t always straightforward. That’s where expert brokers (and brokers’ brokers like Crystal!) make all the difference. Read our Group Sales Director Jason Berry’s latest insights on the Buy-to-let market and see how we can make a difference when it comes to securing finance for your landlord clients.

buy-to-let mortgage

buy-to-let

landlords

20 February 2025

Expert help is invaluable in an uncertain world

Jo Breeden, Chief Executive Officer says broker support is required more than ever before, not just due to a rise in activity, but greater need for expertise in a market where uncertainties will remain. Read on to discover how we can help you and your clients navigate a shifting market.

specialist lending

specialist finance

11 February 2025

Brokers and lenders must work together for the mental health of the industry

The challenges within the mortgage sector can take a toll on mental wellbeing and it's essential we support each other. Read on to hear Jason Berry's thoughts on the topic, and discover how we can all contribute to improving mental health in the financial industry.

MIMHC

29 January 2025

The best way to build bridges is together

The UK bridging sector is burgeoning. This is a market which has grown from under £3bn in 2020 to over £10.9bn in 2024, and looks set to keep on building. Everyone – from funders to lenders to brokers – seems to have woken up to the benefits of bridging in recent years, and with good reason. Read on to hear Jason Berry's outlook on the opportunities for brokers this year.

bridging finance

bridging loan

24 January 2025

Collaboration is key to making the most of specialist opportunities

Our Chief Executive Officer, Jo Breeden, shares his expert insights on why 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for the UK mortgage industry. Discover the latest trends in specialist lending, complex cases, and how brokers can thrive by building the right partnerships.

specialist lending

collaboration