Mortgages & Rates
Off-plan sales of new-build homes hit lowest point in 12 years in England and Wales
Thirty-three per cent of new homes in England and Wales were sold before construction was finished last year, down from 36% in 2024, Hamptons said.
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New-build flats face sharp value drops on first resale, exposing risks for investors
New-build flats on their first resale are currently almost twice as likely to be sold at a loss, new research from Property Data reveals.
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House prices set to decline as buyer activity slows, say estate agents
House prices are expected to fall over the coming months, with fewer buyers out house hunting and fewer sales being agreed, estate agents are warning.
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NatWest ups mortgage multiples to 6.5 times salary: a narrow window for higher borrowing
Banks usually cap mortgages at 4.5 times the borrower's salary, but NatWest is ramping that up for certain borrowers.
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Flat prices fall sharply across the UK, not just in London
Flats are dropping in value across the country, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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Tracker mortgage demand trebles as borrowers seek relief from rising fixed rates
The popularity of tracker rates has now trebled in the wake of the Middle East crisis, new figures show.
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Homeowners with mortgages face steeper inflation squeeze than renters
Renters and mortgaged homeowners have been hammered by rising rents and higher mortgage rates respectively over the last few years.
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Mortgage shocks ahead: rising costs and how to ease the pain
Homeowners coming to the end of their five-year fixed-rate mortgages over the next six months face a steep jump in repayments, with inflation staying high.
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Best mortgage rates for first-time buyers in June 2026
If you're hoping to buy your first home soon, searching for the best mortgage rates for first-time buyers is essential. Here are the best rates currently available.
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Rising mortgage rates amid Middle East tensions: what UK buyers face now
Halifax, Barclays and Santander are all set to increase their mortgage interest rates on fears that war will cause inflation to spike.
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Nationwide and two more banks raise mortgage rates: what this means for UK property investors
Homeowners have been dealt a further blow today as three more major high street lenders announced mortgage rate increases.
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Mortgage rates climb above 5 per cent: what UK property investors should consider now
The typical two-year fixed rate mortgage has gone above 5 per cent for the first time since August as lenders continue to re-price higher in the wake of the Iran conflict.
