Barclays has moved to lower mortgage pricing for first-time buyers following the Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate to 3.75%. The change has raised expectations
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UK House Prices Forecast to Rise in 2026
UK house prices could increase by as much as 4% in 2026, according to new projections from Nationwide, although the lender suggests that buying a home may become
One in Nine Renters Face Section 21 Notices
A new piece of research has highlighted the scale of insecurity facing renters in the UK, revealing that more than 1.2 million tenants – around 11% of the
UK House Prices Fall £6,695
Average asking prices for newly marketed homes dropped by 1.8% in December, equivalent to £6,695, taking the typical asking price to £358,138. According to Rightmove, uncertainty surrounding the
Renters’ Rights Act Just Two Weeks Away
Landlords are being urged to take the Renters’ Rights Act seriously, as the true impact of the legislation will begin on December 27, even though the official implementation
Mortgage War: Rates Near 3.5%?
Major lenders have recently cut their mortgage rates, with brokers now predicting that some of the best deals could dip below 3.5% early next year. Over the past
RICS: Market Bounce-Back Now in 2026
The latest update from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests that the housing market took a noticeable hit in November, largely due to the impact of
Landlords Face £3k–£35k Fines Under New Rules
Related guide: selective licensing schemes by council. For landlords trying to dodge the new fine regime, the cleanest route is structural — see our guide on how to
Lenders Trim Mortgage Rates Before Key Decision
Three major lenders have reduced some of their mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England’s expected base rate cut next week. Uswitch figures show that the average
Fed Cuts Rates but Outlook Remains Uncertain
The US Federal Reserve has delivered its third interest rate cut of the year, yet the decision has done little to settle doubts about where monetary policy is