Thinking of buying your first home? Our in-depth articles will help you get prepared and keep you informed of what’s going on in the market.
The UK housing market has started the new year fairly well, with prices edging up after a small dip at the end of last year. According to the latest data from Halifax, average house prices rose by 0.7% in January, following a 0.5% fall in December. This increase has...
No change to the base rate in the latest review, as inflation remains above its target level. The Bank of England has confirmed it has held the base rate at 3.75% in today’s review. The decision was widely expected, reflecting a cautious approach as inflation remains...
Many buyers and homeowners are wondering what the year ahead may hold. Halifax says house prices should rise modestly by up to 3% in 2026. According to Halifax’s latest Housing Market Review, 2025 has been one of the most stable years for UK house prices in over a...
Getting on the property ladder could become a little easier for some first-time buyers thanks to a new change from Lloyds Banking Group. Lloyds Bank has announced that it will reduce the minimum household income needed for its First Time Buyer Boost Scheme. The scheme...
The housing market is showing signs of strength, with encouraging new figures from Halifax indicating growth in October. House prices across the UK are on the rise again, with the latest figures from Halifax showing the fastest monthly increase since January. Despite...
Monthly mortgage payments are cheaper than rental costs in most of the country’s major cities outside London, according to Lloyds Bank. New research published on 10 October from Lloyds Bank shows that buying is cheaper than renting in many major cities outside of the...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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