UK house prices could increase by as much as 4% in 2026, according to new projections from Nationwide, although the lender suggests that buying a home may become
UK House Prices Forecast to Rise in 2026
Mortgage Access Made Easier
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers, self-employed workers and older borrowers may soon find it simpler to secure a mortgage, as the City watchdog looks to update lending rules to better reflect
One in Nine Renters Face Section 21 Notices
Nikka Sulton
A new piece of research has highlighted the scale of insecurity facing renters in the UK, revealing that more than 1.2 million tenants – around 11% of the
UK House Prices Fall £6,695
Nikka Sulton
Average asking prices for newly marketed homes dropped by 1.8% in December, equivalent to £6,695, taking the typical asking price to £358,138. According to Rightmove, uncertainty surrounding the
Renters’ Rights Act Just Two Weeks Away
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are being urged to take the Renters’ Rights Act seriously, as the true impact of the legislation will begin on December 27, even though the official implementation
Mortgage War: Rates Near 3.5%?
Nikka Sulton
Major lenders have recently cut their mortgage rates, with brokers now predicting that some of the best deals could dip below 3.5% early next year. Over the past
RICS: Market Bounce-Back Now in 2026
Nikka Sulton
The latest update from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests that the housing market took a noticeable hit in November, largely due to the impact of
Landlords Face £3k–£35k Fines Under New Rules
Nikka Sulton
The government has issued new civil penalty tables under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the figures represent a major shift in how housing offences will be handled.
Lenders Trim Mortgage Rates Before Key Decision
Nikka Sulton
Three major lenders have reduced some of their mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England’s expected base rate cut next week. Uswitch figures show that the average
Fed Cuts Rates but Outlook Remains Uncertain
Nikka Sulton
The US Federal Reserve has delivered its third interest rate cut of the year, yet the decision has done little to settle doubts about where monetary policy is