Moving House
Base rate cut is a welcome boost for borrowers
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has today voted to reduce the base rate. Here’s what the change could mean for you. The Bank of England has reduced the base rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking another positive step for borrowers as inflation continues to...
Modest house price growth predicted for 2026
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...
UK house prices see the biggest monthly rise since January
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...
Buyers hit pause ahead of the Autumn Budget
With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget fast approaching, it seems that many prospective homebuyers are waiting before making their next move. Property website Zoopla has reported that buyer demand has dropped by around 8% compared to this time last year, while sales...
House Prices Hold Steady in September
The UK housing market remains stable despite economic uncertainty and nerves about the upcoming Autumn budget. UK house prices stood firm in September, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index published on 1 October. Annual price growth went up by 2.2%,...
New digital ID scheme could ‘benefit home buyers’
The UK government has just announced the launch of a new digital ID scheme. Some mortgage industry experts believe this could speed up the home-buying process. Individual identification will be stored securely on mobile phones and will become compulsory for all UK...
Moving in together? Talk about money first
Moving in with a new partner? Have you discussed and agreed on how you will pay your rent, mortgage, and bills? Here’s why it’s important to have a plan agreed in advance. Money is not an easy topic to deal with in a relationship. It can be a sticking point that...
Housing market activity at four-year high
The UK housing market is seeing an increase in sales, according to the latest data from Zoopla, with buyer confidence now growing. There’s some good news for homebuyers and sellers alike – property website Zoopla reports that housing market activity is on the up....
New 100% mortgage launched for buyers with no deposit
April Mortgages has unveiled a new 100% loan-to-value mortgage designed to help buyers without a deposit and unable to rely on financial help from family. Good news for those who want to buy a property without a deposit. April Mortgages has just launched a new 100%...
New base rate reduction
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4.25%. Here’s what it means for your mortgage. The Bank of England has voted to reduce the base interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25% in its latest review on 8 May. This move is aimed at stimulating spending and supporting the...