2 h. ago The British cities where BUYING a home is cheaper than renting... even with a 5% deposit

New data from Lloyds Bank shows that buying still beats renting in most of Britain's large cities - though there are some where a mortgage is still more expensive than rent.

Society

4 h. ago The cities where buying a home with a 5% deposit could work out cheaper than renting

Lloyds compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments in 11 major cities.

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6 h. ago The UK cities where buying a home with a 5% deposit could be less expensive than renting

The analysis compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments

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7 h. ago Manchester among major UK cities where 'buying a home is now cheaper than renting'

Owning a home with just a 5 per cent deposit could be more affordable in these nine areas

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13 h. ago Nine cities ‘where buying a home could be less expensive than renting’

The analysis compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments in 11 major cities

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13 h. ago Britain’s cities ‘where buying a home with just a 5% deposit could beat renting’

Lloyds compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments in 11 major cities.

Society

20 h. ago Major high street retailer to close Greater Manchester store next week

It comes after the retailer closed another Greater Manchester store last week

Politics

21 h. ago Major UK charity shop closing 88 stores including five in Greater Manchester

The charity said closures come following increased financial pressures and changes in consumer behaviour

Politics

21 h. ago Major music star announces huge Etihad Stadium show for summer 2026

It's the only Manchester show announced for the artist

Culture

23 h. ago Man City get major partner boost amid 115 charges verdict wait

Manchester City business continues to grow as the wait goes on for the verdict into their alleged Premier League breaches

Politics

25 h. ago Major European airport cancels ALL flights for one day as Manchester flights to be impacted

Passengers will be contacted by their airline for a rebooking or refund

Transport

28 h. ago LIVE: Traffic STOPPED on major road after incident with gridlock near city centre

Vehicles are being held

Politics

28 h. ago LIVE: Major road shut after serious incident with emergency services at scene

Vehicles are being held

Politics

43 h. ago Major update in Manchester synagogue attack investigation issued as counter terror police release key details

Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead after he tried to smash his way into the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue

Events

47 h. ago Government issues update on plans for major new UK laws around buying vapes

The Government is calling for evidence on the flavours, nicotine strength, and appearance of vapes as part of a series of measures to tackle youth vaping

Politics

47 h. ago Gavin and Stacey star makes major admission about infamous fishing trip that was written and never aired

The long-running gag of the BBC comedy series involved an incident between Uncle Bryn West and his nephew Jason West

Events

49 h. ago Major Trafford Centre store to close this month after more than a decade

It's been a familiar face for nearly 20 years

Politics

68 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson addresses 'break' in major Prime Video Clarkson's Farm update

Fans have been fearing the upcoming fifth season will be its last for Jeremy and his helpers

Politics

3 d. ago LIVE: Major police scene on Salford street with 'bullet holes' in window

A cordon is in place on the street

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3 d. ago High Court to hear major legal challenge over 'baffling' Greater Manchester masterplan change

Greater Manchester's Places for Everyone plan is to face legal scrutiny over the proposed loss of green belt land at London's high court

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