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...
Halifax Cuts Fixed Rates by 31bps
Big news for homebuyers and landlords! Halifax is reducing its fixed mortgage rates by up to 31 basis points, making homeownership and refinancing more...
Major Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates Below 4%, But Who Will Benefit?
In a move that could reshape borrowing and investment landscapes, the Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. This marks the...
Bank of England Slashes Rates to 4.5%! How Will It Impact Your Mortgage & Savings?
In a move that could reshape borrowing and investment landscapes, the Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. This marks the...