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.
Are you considering moving to a smaller property to help fund your retirement? Here’s what you need to know. Downsizing is the term used to describe moving to a smaller property than your current one. It can be a great option in later life to free up your money and...
Halifax’s latest figures show that property prices have seen the highest increase since November 2022, and the possibility of further interest rate cuts offers hope to homebuyers. According to Halifax, house prices increased by 0.3% in August, compared to a 0.9% rise...
New data reveals the housing market is slowly recovering, with buyer demand rising and supply of homes at a seven-year high. According to Zoopla’s latest house price index, the housing market is steadily recovering from the impact of higher mortgage rates, with house...
A number of major lenders have cut rates below 4% on five-year fixed-rate mortgages, and competition among lenders is hotting up. Following the Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate from 5.25% to 5% on 1 August, major lenders are reducing their mortgage...
Property website Zoopla’s latest figures show that buyers are prepared to pay asking prices, and more properties are coming onto the market compared to 2023. The housing market remains stable, with 96.8% of asking prices achieved in July, according to property website...
Nationwide’s latest figures reveal a small uptick in property prices, and the latest base rate cut may be another boost to the housing market UK house prices increased by 0.3% month on month in July, according to Nationwide. The lender has published its July House...
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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