Halifax reveals last year’s regional rises and falls and what the property market may have in store for 2025. House prices decreased slightly in December, according to Halifax. The latest figures from the lender showed that prices went down by 0.2% in December, but...
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Cost of private renting increases
As the cost of private renting goes up, now could be a good time to make the transition to home ownership. Here’s what you need to know… If you currently rent a property in the UK, it’s probably no surprise to hear that private renting is getting more expensive....
Getting a mortgage as a limited company director
Are you the director of your own limited company? Do you want to apply for a mortgage and wonder how lenders will view your income? Here’s the lowdown on how lenders will assess your earnings. Working for yourself can offer many benefits, and it can be rewarding to be...
Base rate held at 4.75%
Base rate is unchanged in December’s review, possibly due to inflation creeping up again in November. The Bank of England has today voted to keep the base rate at 4.75%. While many might have hoped for another rate cut following November’s reduction from 5%, inflation...
UK mortgage market predicted to grow next year
Gross mortgage lending is forecast to rise by 11% as affordability improves, and steady growth is predicted for 2025. UK Finance has recently released its latest housing and mortgage market forecasts, which project continued growth throughout 2025. The forecasts...
Self-employed mortgage market set to rise
The changing face of the workplace means the number of ‘non-standard’ mortgage applications is set to grow by 67% over the next five years. According to new research from specialist lender, Together, lending to self-employed mortgage applicants is set to grow from...