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It has been a busy fortnight of Christmas celebrations, New Year’s Eve parties and the dreaded return to work!

Dragonfly were sending out a huge selection of chocolates as presents to their clients and partners, where Red Eight were one of many lucky recipients.

 
The Christmas holidays meant the excitement of children opening their presents for many, where Brightstar Financial CEO, Rob Jupp, was bracing himself for a chaotic Christmas morning.  

 
The big news at the start of the year was the launch of Charter Court Financial Services’ new challenger bank, Charter Savings Bank, which Precise Mortgages was delighted to welcome to the family.

 

 
Part of many people’s New Year’s resolutions was to take part in the Dryathalon, where you give up alcohol for a whole month. Norton Broker Services are one of the firms who are taking part.

 

Finally, excitement was building for the Loan Talk Awards as the shortlisted second charge loans firms waited to see who was to claim the big prizes at the ceremony at 8 Northumberland in London.

 
Meanwhile, the boys at y3s bridging had a unique way of showing off their knowledge of the second charge loan market. The full video can be viewed here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZwfSs1Q6jM