4 h. ago Barclays makes big cuts to mortgage rates as lenders try to stave off Budget property slump

The lender has cut rates on five-year fixes across all deposit sizes, as banks compete to gain new borrowers in a sluggish housing market.

Economics

7 h. ago Budget uncertainty blamed for 'bigger than usual' drop in November house prices

Speculation about the contents of the Autumn Budget is fuelling uncertainty across much of the market, particularly at the upper end

Economics

8 h. ago Average house prices fall £6,589 in 'bigger than usual' November drop

Speculation about the contents of the Autumn Budget is fuelling uncertainty across much of the market, particularly at the upper end

Economics

3 d. ago Does the Budget make a good or a bad time to put my home on the market?

Big fiscal statements from the government can impact home prices as well as the wider market activity

Economics

5 d. ago TV expert Kirstie Allsopp warns Brits are 'in a panic' amid rumours of fresh property taxes at Rachel Reeves' Budget

The TV presenter, who fronts Location, Location, Location, warned speculation about new measures the Chancellor might bring in was having a profound impact.

Events

7 d. ago Income, pensions & property – how Rachel Reeves’ budget could hit Scots

IN a highly unusual pre Budget speech this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set the scene for painful tax rises. She warned that we “each must do our bit” — but what she really meant is “tax rises are on the way”. The most important thing from her speech was what she did NOT say, refusing...

Economics

9 d. ago Some ‘good news’ for mortgage borrowers despite base rate being maintained

Several mortgage lenders have launched new rates this week

Politics

9 d. ago The house I want to buy has already been reduced: Can I make an even LOWER offer?

Given the current market, how long it's been up for sale and possible changes to property taxes in the Autumn Budget, what would be a sensible offer?

Politics

1 week ago Rightmove issues update to mortgage holders as interest rates held at 4 per cent

Changes to the Bank’s base rate can impact how much interest you’ll pay on loans, including mortgages

Politics

1 week ago Some ‘good news’ for mortgage borrowers despite base rate left on hold

Several lenders have been cutting their mortgage rates in recent days.

Politics

1 week ago Bank of England holds interest rates at 4%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates at 4% once again today, with a cut in December now thought likely.

Economics

1 week ago Competition in mortgage market ramps up as lenders unveil new rates

Lloyds and Halifax launched some new rates on selected direct mortgage products, with some other lenders also unveiling rate changes this week.

Economics

1 week ago Boost for homeowners as average rate on fixed mortgages fall below 5%

Falling money market swap rates and intense price cutting competition between lenders are behind the falls

Politics

1 week ago Nationwide issues update on mortgage rate cuts ahead of next Bank of England interest rate decision

The UK building society has announced its plans that will affect the majority of fixed rate mortgages

Economics

1 week ago Mortgage war erupts: Nationwide cuts rates to 3.64% as households see cheapest deals since 2022

A mortgage rate war has fully erupted after Nationwide became the latest lender to announce it's slashing home loan prices.

Economics

1 week ago Major UK bank slashes mortgage rates as low as 3.64 per cent

Rate reductions are being made on two, three, five and 10-year fixed-rate products

Economics

1 week ago Nationwide Building Society to offer mortgage rates as low as 3.64%

Rate reductions are being made on two, three, five and 10-year fixed-rate products from Wednesday, Nationwide said.

Politics

1 week ago How to find cheapest mortgage deals as rates drop back below 5%

Rachel Springall, a finance expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, said that before September 2025, the average mortgage rate had not dipped below 5% since September 2022

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England COULD cut interest rates this week: Should you lock in a mortgage deal now as rates fall?

Barclays is going against the grain and predicting a base rate reduction when the Bank of England meets on Thursday. What does that mean if you're looking for a new mortgage?

Economics

2 w. ago Average mortgage rates have fallen back below five per cent in November

Average mortgage rates have decreased to 4.99% in November, falling below 5% for the first time since September 2022

Politics