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Helpful articles and advice on buying and selling a property, as well as useful updates on changes in the property market and mortgage interest rates.

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House prices remained stable in May

Halifax’s latest House Price Index showed that monthly house prices dipped just slightly last month, while figures released at the end of May from Nationwide showed a small increase. Both lenders agree that the market is showing resilience. House prices were stable in...

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Green mortgages explained

Green mortgages offer favourable rates or cashback for buyers of environmentally friendly homes. So how do you know if your prospective new property purchase fits the bill? Read our handy guide to green mortgages… A green mortgage offers either a favourable mortgage...

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No change in the base rate

The Bank of England has today announced its decision to hold the existing base rate. So, what does this mean for mortgage rates and the property market for the remainder of this year? In a predicted move on 9 May, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has...

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House prices should go up this year, says Halifax

If the base rate goes down in 2024, mortgage rates should fall, and property prices should rise this year, says the lender. Read more about the latest house prices and Halifax’s expectations for the property market. House prices increased on average by 0.1% in April...

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April property market update

The latest update on the property market, including why figures can vary and why there’s different price growth for different types of properties. You may wonder why there can often be mixed reports about the state of the property market. Some sources may claim that...

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