The European Central Bank (ECB) has once again held interest rates steady, marking the third consecutive month without change. This decision, while widely anticipated, comes at a critical
ECB Freezes Rates at 2%
Ministers in Talks with Lenders on Bigger Loans
Nikka Sulton
Government ministers are set to meet with leading mortgage lenders today to discuss new measures aimed at helping more people buy their first home. Among the proposals on
Repossessions Rise Before Renters’ Bill
Nikka Sulton
Landlord repossessions have surged across England and Wales over the past year, coming just before the Renters’ Rights Bill is set to take effect, which will remove Section
Major Lender Bans Parental Help with Deposits
Nikka Sulton
A major mortgage lender has shaken up the market by launching a new deal that blocks first-time buyers from relying on parental contributions, often referred to as the
Housing Minister Pledges Help for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has given reassurance that landlords will not be left on their own when the new rental reforms come into effect. He promised that the
BoE to Hold Rates as Sales Rise
Nikka Sulton
Speculation is increasing over the timing of the Bank of England’s next interest rate move, with many analysts now suggesting that December is more likely than November. Markets
Renters’ Rights Bill Advances After Lords’ Rejection
Nikka Sulton
During the final debate on the Renters’ Rights Bill in the Commons last night, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook dismissed nearly all of the amendments put forward by opposition
UK Housing Investment Hits Record Low
Nikka Sulton
The latest figures on housing permissions in England reveal a worrying trend for the property market. The number of new homes granted planning consent fell to just 44,520
UK Property Market Sees Surge in Price Cuts
Nikka Sulton
Sellers across the UK are increasingly adjusting their expectations when it comes to asking prices, according to fresh market data. With affordability stretched for many buyers, the trend
Low-Deposit Mortgage Deals Reach 17-Year High
Nikka Sulton
The number of mortgages available for buyers with smaller deposits has hit its highest point in 17 years, according to new market analysis. The data highlights a noticeable