Mortgage Rates: Fix or Wait?

Nikka Sulton 

Fixed-rate mortgage deals have now dropped below 4 per cent, with many expecting rates to fall a little further in the coming months. This downward trend follows the

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Nationwide Loosens Mortgage Rules to Lend More

Nikka Sulton 

Nationwide has introduced a notable change to its mortgage lending criteria, which could allow borrowers to access larger loans. The UK’s largest building society has revised its ‘stress

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UK House Prices Rise Again Amid Stamp Duty Rush

Nikka Sulton 

New data from Rightmove shows that average asking prices rose by £2,335 in May, which marks a 0.6% monthly increase. This has pushed the national average up to

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Retrofit Training Rises, EPC Target in Doubt

Nikka Sulton 

The government has recently announced its intention to train more than 18,000 retrofit professionals across the UK. This initiative aims to support the push towards making homes more

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100% Mortgages: Who Qualifies and Is It Worth It?

Nikka Sulton 

A lesser-known lender has introduced a new mortgage option allowing home buyers to purchase a property without needing a deposit. The deal, launched by April Mortgages, is a

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Renters’ Rights Bill Nears Approval

Nikka Sulton 

The Renters’ Rights Bill has made notable progress, as the House of Lords recently wrapped up its Committee stage discussions. With Royal Assent likely to follow this summer,

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Rate Cut Sparks Cheaper Mortgages

Nikka Sulton 

Major mortgage lenders across the UK are now offering deals below the 4% threshold, bringing some relief to borrowers. This shift comes amid growing competition among providers following

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Property Listings Reach Nine-Year High

Nikka Sulton 

Property market analyst Kate Faulkner has shared insights indicating a notable rise in property listings, alongside steady sales activity. While house prices have remained relatively stable and are

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Bank Warns of Prolonged High Interest Rates

Nikka Sulton 

Several members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have issued a cautionary note about the outlook for interest rates, warning that stubborn inflation could delay

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Labour Pushes Renters’ Rights Bill Through Parliament

Nikka Sulton 

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is facing criticism over claims that she is attempting to force the Renters’ Rights Bill through Parliament without adequate scrutiny. The controversy stems

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