Officials from the FSA have told lenders that they need to increase and improve their defences when it comes to fraudulent applications, adding that the FSA is already targeting around two hundred broker firms to ensure that proper checks and procedures are in place. The FSA is concerned that many lenders may be failing to properly protect themselves against this sort of fraudulent activity.

Philip Robinson, director of the FSA’s financial crime and intelligence division, said: “The FSA continues to take very seriously the question of whether lenders’ systems and controls for dealing with mortgage fraud are proportionate to the risk. We are likely to take particular note of cases where weaknesses in due diligence and customer checks – or in outsourced relationships with third parties – may have contributed to a heightened mortgage fraud risk.”

The move was welcomed by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, and on official from the CML said: “People may not think of lenders as victims of crime, but unless fraudsters are tackled then honest customers are the ones who end up paying more. We expect that even more lenders will now participate in the voluntary initiative designed to identify and investigate broker fraud.”

1. Avoid duel agencies

Too many people fall into the problem of getting involved with dual agencies. A dual agency is one that represents both the buyer and the seller. The problem with this is it is virtually impossible to be equally represented. You want an agency that is going to get you the best offer possible, which is not that easy when you have an agency trying to get both sides a deal.

Typically when a real estate professional represents a buyer or a seller their duty is to get the buyer or seller the best possible terms and the best possible price. This can be difficult when the sales representative in representing both the buyer and seller. Before signing any contract, ask how the broker you wish to deal with would handle a potential dual agency situation and that you are comfortable with their answer.

2. Within your price range

Look into a brokerage that is used to handling homes within your price range. These brokerages will have much more experience and will know how to get you the best deal. If they are unfamiliar with your price range, sometimes the brokerage will not understand what a good deal is.

3. You have the power

While it is important you learn how to choose a real estate professional, it is also important you understand that you have the power. Once you have hired a real estate sales representative, they are working for you. Therefore, a quality professional is one that will listen to your wants and needs. And if they begin speaking a language you do not understand, they should have no problem explaining things to you in further detail.

4. Plan around your schedule

Remember that you are paying the sales representative to help you out. This means find an professional that can and will work around your schedule. If you work during the days and your sales representative works only during the days, you are never going to be able to get anything accomplished. Find a professional that can work for you whenever you need them.

5. The total package

When looking for a real estate professional, you want someone that can bring the total package. Your sales representative should be able to do much more than sell your home or help you find a home. They should arrange a house inspection, refer you to lending professionals, find real estate attorneys, and much more.

It is not the easiest thing to find a real estate professional. But if you want to know how to choose a real estate professional, the answer is to take the time to research. Look at the facets listed in this article and make sure the sales representative you settle with fits the criteria.

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4th of March will be written with golden words in all history books that have a mention of Indian cricket! Reason? India had won a one day tournament for the first time on Aussie Soil.

I was very unlucky as I was not able to witness the match. I had to come to the office. Though some time I was looking at the scorecard. The match was very thrilling.

India batted first and our master blaster Sachin palyed a very vital knock of 91 in the 2nd final. I have to say that he played a winning knock in Sydney (117 not out) and helped India to take a lead in the 3 match final. But there was no other way except to win as world’s best captain told before the finals that “Who will win the first match also win the 2nd match and there will be no necessity of playing the 3rd final. And I know which team will do this”. So India did exactly what Ponting (Remember the best captain) said.Here are some of the exiting moments from the match:

1) Harbhajan yet again took the wicket of Symonds (one of his friends, is he!! )

2) In the 2nd innings a streaker came on the field. Symonds hit the man with his body and the person fell down. Though Symonds was freed from any penalty!!

The last over was too exciting. Australia needed 13 runs in 6 balls. Pathan was asked to bowl the last over. And he stood to his captain’s expectation. He showed the maturity of a 35 year old even though he he is just 23. Pathan took 2 wickets in the last over and at last India won the match. The match was set for a tight finish and it was indeed a tight finish.

Wow!!! Such an exciting match!

Three cheers for India. Hip hip hurrah!!!! Hip hip hurrah !!!! Hip hip hurrah !!!!

Man of the match (2nd final ): Pravin Kumar ( 10 wickets in the series in 5 matches with two man of the match awards)

Man of series: Nathan Bracken ( 18 wickets )
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Set 413 to win a world record 17th Test in succession, the Australians were dismissed for 340 to allow the spirited visitors to reduce the margin to 2-1 in the four match series with one full day to spare.

Not many had given the Indians any hope at the WACA, regarded as the fastest pitch in the world, but Anil Kumble and his men came out firing on all cylinders to not only pull off a sensational victory but raise hopes of levelling the series.

The Indians celebrated wildly and hugged each other after R P Singh castled last man Shaun Tait, bringing an end to a dramatic Test which saw fortune fluctuating from one team to the other on the four days.

It was a remarkable show of character by the Indians who did not allow the acrimonious events of the Sydney Test to affect them as they went about plotting the demolition of the champion team.

Michael Clarke, who has struggled to find his peak form in the series, was the highest scorer for the Australians with 81 while Michael Hussey (46) and captain Ricky Ponting (45) were the other notable performers.

With the hosts reeling at 253 for eight, tailenders Mitchell Johnson (50 not out) and Stuart Clark (32) used the long handle to good effect to give the Indians some anxious moments.