Halifax: UK House Prices Flat in November

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

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Mortgage Rates Fall as UK Banks Compete

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

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Government Shifts Focus on Energy Funding

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

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UK Mortgage Approvals Fall in October

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

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Labour Council Profits from Licensing

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

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Landlord Tax Could Cut Rental Stock

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

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House Prices Rise Despite Budget Uncertainty

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,

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Rent Arrears Fall as Landlords Toughen Checks

Rental arrears may be easing across the country, but tenants could still face tougher referencing processes as the Renters’ Rights Act moves closer to implementation. The latest figures

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Budget Hints at December Interest Rate Cut

Growing optimism now surrounds the possibility of the Bank of England lowering interest rates in December, following the latest autumn budget announcement. The financial markets reacted quickly, with

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Nationwide Fuels Race for Sub-4% Mortgages

The push to bring mortgage rates below the 4% mark has gathered pace once again, with Nationwide preparing to introduce further reductions later this week. The lender will

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