6 Major Lenders CUT Interest Rates Before BoE Meeting

Nikka Sulton 

NatWest, Halifax, and Virgin Money are the latest lenders to announce reductions in mortgage rates, just before the Bank of England’s base rate decision scheduled for tomorrow. This

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One in Eight Homes for Sale Was a Former Rental – Zoopla

Nikka Sulton 

A recent analysis by Zoopla shows that approximately one in eight homes currently for sale were previously used as rental properties. This figure stands at 12% and has

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July’s Record Rental Price Surge – Shocking Figures Unveiled

Nikka Sulton 

In July, the Goodlord Rental Index reported unprecedented rental prices, marking a new record for the highest averages ever recorded. The average cost of renting a property in

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Bank Of England To Cut Interest Rates This Week?

Nikka Sulton 

Money markets are predicting a possible cut in UK interest rates by the Bank of England (BoE) this Thursday, despite persistent inflation in the services sector.  Current odds

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Mortgage Interest Rate Rises Are Over

Nikka Sulton 

Lloyds’ Chief Executive, Charlie Nunn, has signalled the end of a period marked by sharp increases in mortgage rates, suggesting that home loan prices are likely to stabilise

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How Do Swap Rates Impact Your Mortgage

Nikka Sulton 

With mortgage rates frequently featured in the news, it’s important to understand terms like swap rates and base rates. Clare Beardmore provides a clear explanation of these concepts

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Yet Another Lender Ties Landlord Mortgages to EPC Standards

Nikka Sulton 

Foundation Home Loans has unveiled new two- and five-year fixed-rate EPC Saver products for its buy-to-let and residential brands, developed in partnership with Vibrant Energy Matters. These new

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75% of Homelessness Not Linked to Ending Private Tenancies

Nikka Sulton 

The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a sharp critique of the previous Conservative government, highlighting its failure to establish a coherent strategy or public targets for tackling

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London Social Housing Landlords Flooded with Complaints

Nikka Sulton 

Recent data from the Housing Ombudsman, who handles issues related to social housing, reveals a striking statistic: 47% of the cases resolved in 2023-24 involved social landlords in

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Property Tax Gap Costs Millions, Says Consultancy

Nikka Sulton 

A property firm has criticised the current council tax rules for holiday homes, calling them “a mess” and claiming they result in significant losses for both local and

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