The availability of low-deposit mortgages has reached its strongest level since the global financial crisis, offering renewed hope for first-time buyers trying to step onto the property ladder.
Low-Deposit Mortgages Hit High
London to Trail Regional House Price Growth
Nikka Sulton
New housing market forecasts suggest that parts of the Midlands and the North West are set to outperform London in long-term house price growth, marking a notable shift
English Survey: Private Landlord Business Types
Nikka Sulton
The 2024 English Private Landlord Survey (EPLS) offers an in-depth look into the private rented sector, revealing the characteristics, practices, and attitudes of landlords across England. Commissioned by
Halifax: UK House Prices Flat in November
Nikka Sulton
House prices barely shifted in November, with the average home increasing by only around £138. Although this was a very small rise, it still nudged the typical UK
Mortgage Rates Fall as UK Banks Compete
Nikka Sulton
Several major UK lenders have recently lowered mortgage rates, while one has introduced a cashback incentive to attract first-time buyers, signalling a potential winter price war in the
Government Shifts Focus on Energy Funding
Nikka Sulton
The Government is introducing updates to two key energy funding schemes, offering financial support for low-carbon heating installations and assistance for households facing fuel poverty. The Boiler Upgrade
UK Mortgage Approvals Fall in October
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market showed signs of slowing in October as uncertainty around the autumn Budget weighed on buyers’ confidence. The latest Bank of England (BoE) figures indicate
Labour Council Profits from Licensing
Nikka Sulton
A Labour council in Hackney is set to receive millions of pounds from landlords under a new, expanded licensing scheme that will cover the majority of privately rented
Landlord Tax Could Cut Rental Stock
Nikka Sulton
Concerns are growing across the rental market as the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, introduces plans to raise tax on rental income, a move some believe will put significant pressure
House Prices Rise Despite Budget Uncertainty
Nikka Sulton
House prices edged higher in November, according to the latest figures from Nationwide Building Society. Modest Monthly Growth The typical UK home increased in value by £772,