Keir Starmer’s resignation has created political uncertainty, which could have implications for mortgage rates in the months ahead. We look at what it means for borrowers. You don’t have to be an avid follower of the news to know that Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
The base rate remains unchanged, but mortgage rates and house prices continue to fluctuate. Christina Collison has a round-up of the latest developments. The base rate has been held at 3.75% in today's review. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held...
May house prices dropped very slightly, but annual prices went up, and some mortgage rates have eased. Find out more about what’s going on in the property market. The housing market has seen some interesting activity lately. Halifax’s House Price Index for May showed...
Good news for first-time buyers. There are more 95% mortgage deals available now as lenders strive to help more people get onto the property ladder. Saving up a large deposit can feel like the biggest obstacle for first-time buyers. But with various lenders offering...
House prices remained broadly stable in April, with only a slight monthly dip. The housing market is continuing to show resilience across many parts of the UK. House prices remained stable in April, dropping by just 0.1% despite the current economic uncertainty,...
Despite rising inflation, the Bank of England has held the base rate in April’s review. In addition, mortgage rates have eased slightly. The Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75% in the base rate review on 30 April. The rate was previously held at the last...
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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