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What’s happening to house prices?
House prices rose by around 3% in 2024, and experts forecast similar rises in 2025
Read MoreBase rate held at 4.25% – here’s what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Read MoreThe end of Fixed-Term Tenancies – What Landlords Need to Know
The private rented sector is set for one of its biggest changes in years. The Renters’ Rights Bill, which entered Parliament in September 2024 and is now progressing through the House of Lords, proposes to end fixed-term tenancy agreements for good.
Read MoreHigher yields bring strong momentum to HMO sector – figures
A new analysis of student renting suggests that the Houses in Multiple Occupation sector demonstrates particularly robust fundamentals.
Read MoreLandlords urged to buy discounted doer-uppers ahead of new law
A high profile lettings agent is advising landlords to buy a doer upper – and he claims that they are currently heavily discounted.
Read MoreEasier for ex-pats and foreign nationals to invest in UK buy to let
A mortgage lender is making it easier for ex-pats wanting to invest in the UK buy to let market
Read MoreRents rise at slowest pace for four years – is buy-to-let still worth it?
Slowing rental growth and higher property taxes are creating a headache for landlords. Does buy-to-let still offer a good yield?
Read MoreOlder first-time buyers and longer mortgage terms rising in popularity are risking debt into retirement
According to research from Sprive, of the 827,000 first-time buyers who bought with a mortgage in 2023-24, 11.5% were aged 45 or over. This is almost triple the 3.6% figure recorded in 2019-20.
Read MoreMortgage guarantee scheme to be made permanent from July
The mortgage guarantee scheme which helps buyers with a small deposit purchase a property is being extended permanently, the government revealed yesterday.
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