Welcome to
Opus First Media
A dynamic new publishing company founded by two seasoned journalists with over 50 years combined experience in the mortgage, property, and personal finance sectors.
Robyn Hall has been a business and finance journalist since 1997 and has been specialising in estate agency, property and mortgages since.
He was the founding editor of Mortgage Strategy in 2001 and went on to become editor-in-chief of Centaur Media’s mortgage division including Lending Strategy, Mortgage Distributor and Loan Distributor.
He relaunched Mortgage Introducer in January 2010 and oversaw the creation of Bridging Introducer and Specialist Finance Introducer.
He has also written for a large number of newspapers and trade titles, including The Guardian, The Times, The Big Issue, What Mortgage and Mortgage Finance Gazette.
In addition, he has acted as a consultant to firms looking to maximise their presence in the intermediary mortgage market.
Kevin Rose began his career as a business and finance journalist in 1997 and has been writing about the mortgage industry since 2001.
He was the editor of BestAdvice for 23 years and was editor-in-chief of the Niche trade titles, which included Niche Mortgages, Niche Personal Loans and Niche Commercial Finance.
He launched and hosted the mortgage industry’s first ever podcast, SoundAdvice, back in 2005.
He has also written for a large number of newspapers and trade titles, including the Independent, i Paper, What Investment, Money Management and BusinessAge, and has also edited and contributed to Times Newspapers’ finance supplements.
In addition, he has acted as a consultant to publishing firms looking to maximum their online presence.
Insight, Analysis, Precision
Our mission is to deliver high-quality, insightful, and authoritative content that empowers professionals across the mortgage and property industries.
Our core offerings are Mortgage Soup and Property Soup, two distinct yet complementary platforms.
Mortgage Soup is a dedicated publication designed for mortgage brokers, distributors, lenders and mortgage finance professionals.
Originally rebranded from the trusted BestAdvice platform, Mortgage Soup builds on its legacy to provide an even richer source of expert content, tailored specifically to the mortgage sector.
Our focus is on delivering high-quality, actionable information, from market analysis and regulatory updates to strategic advice and industry innovations.
Whether you’re looking for long-form thought leadership, quick news updates, or commentary on the latest trends in lending, Mortgage Soup offers the nuanced, reliable content you need.
We cover a broad range of topics, including mortgage products, distribution strategies, compliance, technology in the mortgage sector and evolving business models.
Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of the mortgage industry, giving brokers, distributors and lenders the tools to enhance their business operations and achieve greater success.
Updated daily, our platform offers a blend of news, expert views, blogs and features – all crafted with the mortgage professional in mind.
At Mortgage Soup, collaboration is key. We invite industry leaders and experts to contribute their knowledge and insights, helping to foster a vibrant, informed community of mortgage professionals.
Property Soup is a leading online platform designed specifically for UK estate and letting agents, suppliers to the residential property sector and property industry professionals.
In today’s ever-evolving market, agents face a landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities, making it crucial to adapt and optimize strategies for sustained profitability.
Our goal is to become the go-to destination for insights across the residential property spectrum, including estate and letting agents, landlords, and developers.
Our content ranges from in-depth analysis of new and established agencies, start-ups, the latest technology, conveyancing updates, to broader business news. We provide nuanced content in both long-form articles and bite-sized pieces.
Best of all, Property Soup is completely free to access, with no paywall, ensuring our content reaches the widest possible audience.
Our coverage spans every corner of the residential property market: from agency sales and lettings to conveyancing; proptech to regulation; business practices to charitable endeavours; new products, development, finance, and even architecture, law, and banking. If it touches the property industry, you’ll find it on Property Soup.
Updated daily, our content is a dynamic mix of news, views, commentary, blogs, and features.
Contact
Get in touch with us
Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.
Company no: 15781688