Nationwide’s latest data shows UK house prices dipped by 0.2% in September, pushing the average property value down to £274,251. This reverses the modest 0.1% increase recorded in August and marks the weakest annual growth rate since December 2025, with year-on-year price rises h
Mortgage Advice Bureau’s decision to include Gable Mortgages, a 100% loan-to-value (LTV) lender, signals a notable shift in the UK mortgage market. Gable offers zero-deposit products with five-year fixed rates, catering to buyers of both new-build and existing homes. For property
Local authorities across the UK are intensifying efforts to clamp down on unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This renewed focus on enforcement is a response to growing concerns about safety standards and overcrowding in shared properties. For landlords and letting a
Recent figures from the UK housing market indicate a modest recovery in house prices after several months of stagnation. According to Nationwide’s September report, the annual house price growth has edged up to 1.2%, reversing a downward trend seen earlier this year. This slight
Buy to let landlords are seeing a modest easing in borrowing costs as lenders cut tracker mortgage rates and introduce longer-term tracker options. Yorkshire Building Society Commercial Mortgages recently launched a five-year tracker at 4.90 per cent, signalling a shift from the
Barclays has increased mortgage rates on 85 products by as much as 30 basis points, pushing some residential deals above the 5% threshold. At the same time, the lender has withdrawn six previously competitive offerings, including some that were among the market leaders. This move
Zoopla’s latest data reveals annual house price growth has slowed to just 0.8% in September, the weakest pace since mid-2024. This deceleration reflects the ongoing impact of elevated mortgage rates, which continue to curb buyer demand and shift leverage towards purchasers in neg
Nationwide’s latest figures show UK house price growth has halved, signalling a clear slowdown in the property market. Average annual growth now sits around 3%, down from 6% earlier this year. This deceleration reflects a combination of rising mortgage costs and cautious buyer se
SpareRoom’s latest research shows 27% of landlords in England intend to leave the rental market entirely, with a further 36% planning to shrink their portfolios. This signals a significant contraction in the private rental sector’s supply side, which could exacerbate existing pre
London’s rental market showed renewed strength in September, with demand rising 7% year-on-year while supply dropped by 10%. This shift tightens an already competitive rental environment and will likely push rents higher, particularly in central and commuter belt areas where stoc
The latest data from Zoopla’s House Price Index confirms a 9% drop in annual sales agreed across the UK, signalling a clear slowdown in market activity. Higher mortgage rates continue to squeeze affordability, discouraging many buyers and leading to fewer transactions. This trend
Foundation and Kensington have increased their mortgage rates, adding to the upward pressure seen across the market this week. These specialist lenders followed Barclays, which implemented hikes of up to 30 basis points on 30 September 2026. The average two-year fixed mortgage ra
