Gov’t Stake in NatWest Falls Below 1% – Big Shift for UK Banks
The Treasury has cut its stake in NatWest to just 0.90%, marking the final stages of the bank’s return to private ownership — a move that could influence lending practices across the mortgage market.
Interest Rates Fall to 4.25% – Compare 5 Top Mortgage Deals Before They’re Gone
The Bank of England has reduced its base rate from 4.5% to 4.25%, opening up new mortgage opportunities for first-time buyers, home movers, and remortgagers in 2025.
Virgin and Atom Cut Rates by Up to 0.20%: More Opportunities for Homebuyers in 2025
Virgin and Atom slash rates by up to 0.20%, creating new homebuying opportunities across the UK as the 2025 housing market shows signs of recovery.
Stamp Duty Deadline Sparks 131% Spike in First-Time Buyer Completions
The reduction in stamp duty thresholds has led to a dramatic surge in mortgage completions, particularly among first-time buyers, as the housing market prepares for 2025.
Lowest deposits in 17 years? It’s real, and it’s reshaping the 2025 mortgage market
Homebuyers now have more low-deposit mortgage options than at any time since 2008, opening new doors for first-time buyers and reshaping the 2025 UK property market.
BoE’s 2025 Forecast Prompts Rate Drop – Investors and Buyers Urged to Review Options
As global markets react to the escalating trade tensions initiated by President Trump’s tariffs, the future of mortgage rates is once again in the spotlight. Investors, analysts, and central bankers alike are bracing for what may be the biggest economic shock since the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971.
Regulators Eye 4.5x Salary Mortgage Cap – A Win for Homebuyers?
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced plans to review the 4.5 times salary loan-to-income (LTI) cap, a move that could impact mortgage lending across the UK.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 4.5% Amid Economic Uncertainty
Monetary Policy Update: BoE Keeps Rate at 4.5% – What It Means for the Economy? In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of England (BoE) has chosen to hold...
Rising Prices, Falling Demand—Is the Housing Market on Thin Ice?
The latest RICS UK Residential Property Survey indicates a cooling housing market, with buyer demand weakening significantly in February. The net balance for...