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Affordability set to become “a more pressing issue” say lenders
Mortgage affordability is set to become a more pressing issue by 2027, according to new research from Phoebus Software. At the Future of…
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Mortgages wrapped 2025: fixed-rate mania, the autumn rush, and a new generation of buyers
The UK mortgage market has seen significant shifts and trends over the last 11 months, driven by fluctuating rates and an influx…
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Borrowers jumped the gun ahead of December rate cut as risk appetite returned, Twenty7tec finds
Mortgage borrowers did not wait for the Bank of England’s confirmation before acting in December, with new data showing demand peaked days…
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Mortgage and Savings Rates trends this year, and what to expect in 2026 – Moneyfacts
It has been a year of gradual change. Borrowers are benefiting from easing mortgage costs and wider choice, but affordability pressures remain…
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Renters’ Rights Bill set to reshape the private rental sector in 2026, says Leaders’ Allison Thompson
Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director at Leaders, examines how the Renters’ Rights Bill will transform the private rented sector in 2026,…
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Propertymark comments on latest Zoopla House Price Index: first-time buyers help drive the most home moves for three years – Propertymark
In response to the latest Zoopla House Price Index, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, highlights a housing market showing resilience despite economic…
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US inflation cools as market eyes fed policy in 2026 – industry reaction
US consumer price inflation came in cooler than expected in November, offering a potential breather for markets and the Federal Reserve alike.…
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Nationwide reduces mortgage rates following Bank Rate cut
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Thursday, 18 December, marks an important moment for the UK…
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BoE cuts rates to 3.75% as inflation data shifts focus to 2026 – industry experts respond
The Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25% to 3.75%, a move that had been widely expected after recent…
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Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75%: what it means for the mortgage and housing market in 2026
The Bank of England has cut the base rate below 4% for the first time since early 2023, a move that had…
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