Despite an unexpected rise in inflation, investors remain confident that the Bank of England (BoE) will move ahead with a reduction in interest rates next month. In June,
Markets Eye August Rate Cut
House Prices Rise 1.1% in May – Land Registry
Nikka Sulton
House prices in the UK saw a 1.1% increase during May, based on the latest figures from the HM Land Registry’s House Price Index (HPI). This rise comes
UK Inflation Hits 3.6% on Fuel & Food
Nikka Sulton
Inflation has risen unexpectedly, highlighting the ongoing squeeze on household budgets at a time when the chancellor is under pressure to balance public finances. According to the Office
Renters’ Bill Advances Amid Lords’ Licensing Row
Nikka Sulton
The Renters’ Rights Bill has now successfully passed its report stage in the House of Lords and is set to move forward to its third reading. This third
Council Mediation to Cut Evictions
Nikka Sulton
Milton Keynes City Council has launched a new initiative called ‘Call Before You Serve’ aimed at helping landlords keep tenants in their homes. The scheme closely mirrors Wolverhampton’s
£30k Salary? Now Eligible for a Mortgage
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers can now apply for a mortgage with a salary as low as £30,000, thanks to changes from Nationwide (NBS.L) and new measures supported by the government
Reeves Eases Mortgage Limits to Spur Growth
Nikka Sulton
Rachel Reeves has announced plans to ease the strict mortgage rules brought in after the Credit Crunch, aiming to boost the UK economy. The Chancellor’s move is expected
BoE May Cut Rates Faster if Jobs Slow
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England (BoE) has signalled it is ready to cut interest rates further if the UK jobs market shows clearer signs of slowing down, according to
Wigan, Blackburn & Falkirk: New Hotspots
Nikka Sulton
An emerging trend is pushing up house prices faster in more affordable areas, driven by what experts describe as ‘scarcity’ in the market. Data from Zoopla shows that
UK House Prices: Still Up to 9x Incomes
Nikka Sulton
House prices today are, on average, slightly more affordable than they were two decades ago, according to fresh data released by Nationwide Building Society. The figures look at