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The Bank of England has reduced the base rate – it's the first time the rate has changed since August 2023 and it's an encouraging sign for homebuyers, home movers and anyone who needs to remortgage. We're pleased to share some good news. The Bank of England has...
Despite some positive signs, the battle against inflation is not over yet. CPI inflation held steady in June, but services inflation remained higher than expected. So, what does this mean for the next base rate review? Figures released by the Office for National...
Labour is promising more new homes but what will the change of government mean for house prices? You may be wondering how the change of government will affect the property market and what Labour plans to do to resolve the housing shortage. The financial markets have...
The lender expects house prices to creep up slightly later this year and says the market has been recovering. House prices remained mostly flat in June, with the annual rate of house price growth unchanged from May at 1.6%, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest...
Some key lenders have made rate reductions this week, and rates have been on a downward trend over the past few weeks. Several major lenders have reduced their fixed-rate mortgage deals in the past few days. NatWest was the first to make rate cuts, followed by...
Inflation is down, but the base rate has been held at 5.25% yet again. When is it likely to come down, and what’s happening with interest rates? Find out more… The Bank of England’s base rate has remained the same in today’s review despite yesterday’s news about...
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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