Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Tumble Despite Bank of England Stalemate For investors, understanding landlord mortgage rates is key in a 2025 market full of conflicting signals and opportunities. The Bank of England (BoE) recently opted to hold the UK’s base rate steady at 4%, a move widely anticipated ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget. Yet, for […]
Read More Read MoreHome Purchase Lending Fuels Market Return Home purchase lending shows UK market resilience, with borrowing surging to its highest point since March. Net mortgage lending jumped by £1.2 billion, reaching £5.5 billion, signalling robust buyer confidence despite wider economic uncertainty. This spike suggests many prospective homeowners are moving forward. Indeed, they seem undeterred by speculation […]
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Northern Property Market Growth: Britain’s New Powerhouse Northern property market growth has transformed Britain’s housing landscape, as northern cities outperform London and the South East. Once dominated by London and the South East, the market’s strongest performers are now found far further north. According to an analysis of Land Registry data, northern cities such as […]
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Property Investment Hotspots in 2025 Property investment hotspots continue to attract attention as the UK housing market proves resilient and full of opportunity. Despite global economic shifts, Britain continues to attract investors thanks to strong rental demand, a variety of regional opportunities, and the prospect of stable returns. With house prices holding steady in many […]
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UK Housing Rebound Spurs Market Confidence UK housing rebound gains momentum as mortgage rates ease and a possible interest rate cut boosts confidence among buyers and investors alike. Buyers and investors alike are eyeing a potential rebound, buoyed by improved affordability and resilient demand. Despite recent economic wobbles, including underwhelming figures on inflation, GDP, and […]
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UK Housing Affordability Trends Improve New figures from Barclays indicate easing pressure on household budgets, reflecting a shift in UK housing affordability trends this month. In the 12 months to June, average consumer spending in this area rose by 4.3% – a marginal drop from May’s year-on-year growth of 4.6%. While this still reflects an […]
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British Housing Market Slows Amid Uncertainty Average Prices Slip Amid Post-Stamp Duty Caution The British housing market saw a dip in June, reflecting a brief slowdown as buyers responded to Stamp Duty changes. Nationwide’s latest figures show annual price growth slowed to 2.1%, down from 3.5% in May. Meanwhile, monthly prices dropped 0.8% – the […]
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Northern Property Market: Surging Past Expectations Rising House Prices Defy National Trends The Northern property market remains strong, with a 3% annual house price increase, far outpacing the national average. According to Zoopla’s latest house price index, the UK as a whole experienced a more modest 1.6% rise in house prices in the year to […]
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UK Rental Yields Reach 14-Year Peak: Top Investor Spots Amid shifting economic conditions, new figures show UK rental yields are rising, boosting profitability in the buy-to-let sector. Recent data points to a 14-year high in rental yields, prompting investors to reassess where and how they invest in property across the country. Strong Returns Amid Economic […]
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London Property Prices: New Data Highlights 30 Declining Areas While UK property values have risen overall, London property prices reveal notable declines across several high-profile boroughs. For prospective buyers and homeowners alike, these developments may therefore offer opportunities or, conversely, raise concerns, depending on where they live. A Mixed Picture for UK Property Prices According […]
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