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Mortgage Insider

Barclays
Interest Rates
Housing Market
Inflation
UK Housing Market
UK Economy
Green Mortgages
Artificial Intelligence
Buy-To-Let
Financial Services
Help To Buy
Mortgage Brokering
Consumer Duty
First-Time Buyers
Barclays
Marathon Mortgages
Energy Efficiency
Mortgage Protection
Life Insurance
Allyship
Diversity Inclusion

The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here.

The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing wo... more

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There has been no shortage of change in the UK economy, and mortgage brokers are having to help potential and existing homeowners interpret fast-moving headlines, swap rate turbulence and the potential direction of Bank of England interest rates.

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For many first-time buyers, the home buying process can feel confusing, full of jargon and hard to follow. And with affordability concerns and rate changes still shaping the UK housing market, securing a first-time buyer mortgage can feel more daunti... more

The home buying process remains slow and uncertain for all too many. On average, it now takes around 120 days to complete a property purchase in the UK, a sharp rise since 2007, and around one in three deals still falls through. The cost of failed pr... more

Welcome to the award-winning Mortgage Insider - back for 2026.

Property expert and TV presenter Phil Spencer MBE will once again guide you through the trials and tribulations of the housing world.

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Recent Guests

Kate Falconer
Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Council and founder of PropertyChecklists.co.uk
Home Buying and Selling Council / PropertyChecklists.co.uk
Episode: What does the UK economy mean for mortgage rates right now?
Louise Baxter
Consumer Champion, Co-CEO of Consumer Friend
Consumer Friend
Episode: Should every first time buyer be treated as vulnerable?
Kate Faulkner
Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Council; founder of propertychecklists.co.uk
Home Buying and Selling Council / propertychecklists.co.uk
Episode: Should every first time buyer be treated as vulnerable?
Justin Young
CEO of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
RICS
Episode: How can we speed up the house buying process?
Claire Beardmore
Director of L&G Mortgage Club
L&G Mortgage Club
Episode: How can we speed up the house buying process?
Stephanie Charman
CEO of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries
Association of Mortgage Intermediaries
Episode: Regulation, AI and uncertainty – the issues brokers can’t ignore
Jenny Anson
Head of Sales for Pocket Living
Pocket Living
Episode: New build in focus
Ed McCoy
Group Sales Director for Persimmon
Persimmon
Episode: New build in focus
Eloise Hall
Head of National Accounts at Kensington Mortgages
Kensington Mortgages
Episode: Helping the credit challenged get mortgage ready

Host

Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer is a property expert and TV presenter, best known for his insights into the housing market and practical advice for navigating complexities in real estate and mortgage lending.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Condescending

    A podcast hosted by a property celebrity with a talking head from a network and a complete non-mortgage expert trying to tell brokers how to deal with consumer duty

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hans the hunter
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Peter Brodnicki

    An inspirational leader and business owner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GezzaWillyHams
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great

    Good content and not too dense

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LingdalesFinest
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The content is praised for being accessible and not too dense, making complex topics easier to understand.
Overall, many find value in the inspirational leadership and insights offered by industry professionals.
There are mixed feelings about the expertise of some guests, with a few listeners expressing concerns over the credibility of certain discussions.

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#166
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#1
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#28
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#41
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What does the UK economy mean for mortgage rates right now?
Q: Phil, what changes would improve the experience for first-time buyers?
Ensure clarity of costs, introduce broker support from the start, and emphasize one-on-one guidance to avoid reliance on calculators and online-only processes.
What does the UK economy mean for mortgage rates right now?
Q: Kate, how can brokers better support buyers?
Brokers should be out in the community, engaging with potential buyers early, and providing clear, repeatable information across touchpoints to simplify decisions and reduce stress.
What does the UK economy mean for mortgage rates right now?
Q: Louise, what are first-time buyers experiencing right now?
There is unprecedented consumer vulnerability driven by financial pressures, jargon obstacles, and the complexity of the market, which makes it hard for buyers to understand and make confident decisions.
How can we speed up the house buying process?
Q: What reforms or changes are being discussed to modernize the process?
Upfront information gathering, mandatory professional standards across estate agents and surveyors, digitisation of land registries, better data governance, and cross-sector collaboration driven by industry groups and government.
How can we speed up the house buying process?
Q: What is Scotland doing differently to speed up the process?
Scotland uses a pre-market Home Report produced by a Chartered Surveyor, giving buyers and lenders early, independent information about the property's condition and value, which reduces failure rates and speeds up transactions.

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Focusing on the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry, this podcast provides insights into the complexities of the housing market and the crucial role of mortgage brokers. Hosted by a well-known property expert and TV presenter, each episode features discussions on key topics such as economic shifts, regulatory challenges, and innovative strategies within mortgage lending. The conversations involve industry leaders and experts, exploring everything from navigating the current mortgage market, adapting to changes in buy-to-let practices, and understanding consumer behavior in a fluctuating economy, to offering practical advice for brokers and homeowners alike. Unique aspects include a strong emphasis on supporting underserved customer ... more

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Recent guests on Mortgage Insider include:

1. Kate Falconer
2. Louise Baxter
3. Kate Faulkner
4. Justin Young
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6. Stephanie Charman
7. Jenny Anson
8. Ed McCoy

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