UK Mortgage & Property Related News
The housing minister, Matthew Pennycook, and economic secretary to the Treasury, Lucy Rigby, will meet with senior representatives from major high street banks today, as the government steps up efforts to increase homeownership and expand access to affordable housing under its Plan for Change.
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New research from Access Law Online highlights how careful preparation can help avoid delays, protect your investment, and ensure a smoother move into your new home.
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The new campaign from T&P highlights how buyers can leverage family income to get on the housing ladder.
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Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 4 September.
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HSBC UK and First Direct have announced changes to their mortgage lending policies, to help some buyers take out bigger loans.
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A new study of ONS data has revealed the gulf of how long first-time buyers must save for a deposit for a property in different areas across the country.
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The vast majority of first-time buyers are now leaning on parents, research shows.
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The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4.25% to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023.
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The Government has launched a property company to oversee the release of brownfield sites on surplus railway land to enable tens of thousands of new homes to be built.
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It now takes the average first-time buyer more than 12 years to save for a house deposit. But personal finance experts say issues such as your deposit, your credit score, and your loan-to-value ratio can make a huge difference, particularly when it comes to being approved for a mortgage, and then getting a good rate.
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