Housing Market News In The UK

Mortgage lenders step up competition with Nationwide offering first time buyers up to 6x salary with a 5% deposit

October 4th, 2024

Competition between mortgage lenders has been on the increase in recent months with lenders offering new buyers the best deals.

Bank of England announces first interest rate cut since 2020

August 5th, 2024

On 1st August 2024, The Bank of England announced their first cut to the base interest rate since March 2020. In a closely debated decision, the rate has been cut from 5.25% to 5%.

Schemes available to help first time buyers get on the housing ladder

July 24th, 2024

Saving for a deposit is a massive challenge for first time buyers in the UK. Here we cover some of the schemes available to help first time buyers get on the housing ladder.

Latest property news in the UK: June 2024

June 5th, 2024 BuyingConveyancingMortgagesRemovals

The housing market is currently experiencing conditions that are being described as the toughest for first-time buyers in over 70 years.

Latest property news in the UK: May 2024

May 24th, 2024 BuyingSelling

Recent data suggests a cautious optimism among buyers and sellers, as well as a notable increase in first-time buyer activity.

Surge of spring listings

April 15th, 2024 BuyingSelling

With everyone coming out of winter hibernation, the spring market with the lighter, brighter days tend to be more appealing for property hunting than the cold of the winter or heat of the summer.

Interest rates

March 25th, 2024 BuyingMortgages

As we have previously covered, interest rates have been high for some time now due to the persistently high inflation seen over the last couple of years.

Signs of Housing Market Recovery

February 27th, 2024 BuyingEstate AgentsSelling

Over the past 12 months, the UK housing market has been slowing resulting in house prices falling. However, according to official figures the average UK house price fell by only £4,000 last year, and due to a slowdown in inflation and a buoyant jobs marke

Are we now in a ‘buyers market’?

October 9th, 2023 BuyingEstate Agents

With housing prices falling and interest rates at their highest level since 2008, it appears we are now entering into a ‘buyers market’ but what exactly does this mean?

Cost of living

September 29th, 2023

As has been covered extensively in the news recently, the cost of living is increasing, making everything a bit tougher for us all.

House prices see biggest yearly fall in 14 years

September 5th, 2023

House prices have been falling over the past few months and this trend could continue into 2024 and beyond. What does this mean for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the near future?

Impact of Rising UK Mortgage Rates on Prospective Homebuyers

July 24th, 2023

The Bank of England's frequent interest rate hikes due to inflationary pressures and global economic changes have led to a substantial increase in mortgage rates, significantly affecting prospective homebuyers.

House prices see their first annual fall for 11 years

June 15th, 2023

The UK's property market is experiencing a significant slowdown as house price growth continues to decline, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Warning UK mortgage rates set to rise further

June 12th, 2023 Mortgages

Borrowers are being warned mortgage rates are set to rise further as turbulence continues to hit the market...

Help to Buy scheme has ended, what next?

April 17th, 2023

The Governments Help to Buy scheme (also known as the Help-to-Buy Equity Loan) ended on the 31st March 2023, although the scheme closed to new applicants on the 31st of October 2022.

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