Latest updates on house prices, property market changes and what you need to think about if you plan to move house in the near future.
Average rents hit new highs as fewer properties are being listed in the UK rental market, creating greater demand. Average rents across Britain have reached new record highs, according to the latest figures from Rightmove, with a shortage of available rental...
After a period of relative stability, global events are once again creating uncertainty in financial markets – and that could affect UK mortgage rates. Read on if you’re due to remortgage this year. The apparent collapse of the ceasefire between the US and Iran could...
Almost a quarter of homeowners have had financial problems due to illness, and millions could be at risk of finding it hard to pay their mortgage, according to new research. Protection Specialist Nic k Carter explains why financial cover is so important. Millions of...
House prices rose for the first time in four months, according to Lloyds, as mortgage rates began to ease. House prices increased in June for the first time in four months, providing further evidence that the UK housing market is showing signs of stabilising as...
Keir Starmer’s resignation has created political uncertainty, which could have implications for mortgage rates in the months ahead. We look at what it means for borrowers. You don’t have to be an avid follower of the news to know that Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
The base rate remains unchanged, but mortgage rates and house prices continue to fluctuate. Christina Collison has a round-up of the latest developments. The base rate has been held at 3.75% in today's review. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held...
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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