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ADRIAN ANDERSON 30.09.2025
MORTGAGE INTRODUCER | CHATGPT-5 HAS LANDED BUT BROKERS REMAIN WARY
Within the mortgage sector, brokers are already exploring practical applications. Harry Arnold, Director at Anderson Harris, observes that the technology can save time when sourcing property details such as EPC ratings or council tax bands, checking unusual medical disclosures for insurance, or calculating the impact of overpayments. “None of these are game-changing in isolation,” he notes, “but collectively they can save precious time each day.”
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yahoo! finance | what the budget could mean for stamp duty and council tax
Stamp duty and council tax have been identified as areas in need of improvement for very different reasons. “Stamp duty is widely viewed as inefficient and distortionary,” explains Adrian Anderson, Managing Director of Anderson Harris. “It discourages mobility (people staying in houses longer than they otherwise would) and imposes a big one-off cost.”
Twenty years ago, the rate of stamp duty buyers paid was much smaller than the value of their property; now, thanks to higher rates and rising property prices, particularly in London and the South East, it’s a significant chunk of what a buyer is expected to budget for.”