August saw a 22% drop in buy-to-let purchase mortgage searches compared to the same month last year, according to data from Twenty7tec. With 70,452 searches recorded, this decline highlights a notable reduction in landlord appetite for acquiring new properties. Meanwhile, remortg
The 22% year-on-year drop in buy-to-let purchase mortgage searches in August highlights a clear pullback among landlords looking to expand their portfolios. With 70,452 searches recorded by Twenty7tec, this is a significant contraction compared to the same period last year. Remor
July’s figures from the Office for National Statistics show UK house price growth slowing to 1.4% annually, down from 1.5% in June. The average property price now stands at £273,000. This marks the third consecutive month of deceleration, suggesting a cooling market after the rap
CHL Mortgages and Moda Mortgages are withdrawing their current mortgage product ranges today, 16 September 2026, ahead of planned rate increases. CHL is ending its buy-to-let range and product transfers at 5pm, while Moda is removing its existing offerings. Both lenders intend to
CHL Mortgages and Moda Mortgages have both announced the withdrawal of their existing mortgage products from 5pm on 16 September, ahead of introducing replacement deals with higher interest rates. This move comes as lenders adjust to the Bank of England’s recent base rate increas
The UK mortgage market is seeing a fresh round of rate increases from the largest lenders, including NatWest, Santander, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and TSB. This is the second substantial hike in September alone, following a pattern that began earlier this year. Since March, averag
Mortgage rates have edged up again ahead of the Bank of England’s imminent policy decision, signalling increased borrowing costs for UK property investors. According to Moneyfactscompare data, fixed-rate deals across various terms have risen by an average of 0.15 to 0.25 percenta
Mortgage rates have climbed once more as leading UK lenders adjust their pricing in response to ongoing economic pressures. This latest wave of increases follows a pattern seen throughout 2026, with fixed-rate deals for new borrowers now frequently exceeding 6 per cent. For inves
Mortgage rates have climbed once more, with major UK lenders implementing another round of increases this week. This follows a pattern seen since early 2026, where persistent inflationary pressures and Bank of England base rate adjustments have pushed borrowing costs higher. For
After a period of relative calm, financial markets are now pricing in the possibility of renewed interest rate hikes in the UK. This shift comes amid persistent inflationary pressures that have yet to ease as expected. For property investors, this signals a return to a more volat
The Bank of England’s pause on interest rate hikes may be coming to an end. Market pricing now suggests another round of increases is likely as inflation pressures persist. For UK property investors, this shift demands a fresh assessment of borrowing costs and rental yield assump
For the first time in three years, rental supply in the UK has declined, coinciding with a sharp acceleration in rents. According to recent data from Property Industry Eye, the number of available rental properties has dropped, intensifying competition among tenants. This shift d
