The average two-year mortgage rate has dipped below 5% for the first time since former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s mini-budget in September 2022, figures show.
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Mortgages may be getting cheaper but stamp duty costs remain a challenge for those looking to get on or move up the property ladder.
Read MoreLenders hold mortgage deals as Bank of England cuts interest rates
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 7 August.
Read MoreWhat the interest rate cut means for you
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4.25% to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023.
Read More5 ways to get the best interest rate on your mortgage
How do you find and secure the lowest interest rate on your mortgage? Here are five ways to help you get the best deal and lower those repayments.
Read MoreBank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday.
Read MoreIf interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?
The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution
Read MoreMortgage rate war heats up with Barclays dropping to 3.75%
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 17 July.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers on £30k salary now able to apply for mortgage
First-time buyers will be able to apply for a mortgage with just a £30,000 salary with Nationwide (NBS.L) as the government and Bank of England push for more relaxed lending rules.
Read MoreMortgage lending rules change could help first-time buyers
First-time buyers could get more access to mortgages after the Bank of England recommended a looser cap on riskier lending.
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