Mortgage lenders expect the availability of home loans to improve slightly in the three months to the end of February, according to the latest Credit Conditions Survey from
Mortgage Availability to Rise in Early 2026
Nationwide and HSBC Rates Fall Below 3.5%
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Nationwide and HSBC have both moved to cut fixed-rate mortgage pricing, offering borrowers fresh relief as competition between major lenders continues to intensify. The latest reductions apply across
Minister Quashes Landlord Exit Fears
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Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has dismissed fears that tighter regulations will force small landlords to leave the rental market, insisting that well-designed rules can benefit both tenants and
Landlords Favour Limited Company BTL Buys
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Related guide: check Article 4 status before exchanging. New research suggests that close to two thirds of landlords expect their next buy-to-let purchase to be made through a
US Property Curbs Boost UK Investment
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Proposed restrictions on private equity firms buying single-family homes in the United States have sparked concerns that large institutional investors could shift their focus towards the UK housing
100% Mortgages Help Renters Buy Homes
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Renters in the UK are now being offered a unique opportunity to get on the property ladder without the need for a deposit, thanks to a new 100
UK Hotspots for House Price Growth
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Housing markets in Scotland and northern England are predicted to see the strongest house price growth in 2026, according to recent analysis by Zoopla. Meanwhile, more expensive areas
Up to 15% of Property Sales Lose Money
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London has emerged as the part of the UK where property sellers are most likely to make a loss when completing a sale. According to Hamptons estate agency,
Agents Warn Over Rent Control Failures
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Propertymark has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing decline in rental properties available in rural Scotland, warning that recent government measures may be contributing to the problem. According
Rents Soar Amid Slower Rental Supply
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Rents outside of London continued their upward trend in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a new record of £1,385 per calendar month (pcm). This represents a 3.1%