Mortgage rates are expected to come down over the next year, which could make owning a home a possibility for millions more people.
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The homebuyers who lost thousands when their off-plan dream turned sour
Luciana and Enrico Marini lost more than £21,000 after they were unable to gain a mortgage on a home they were in the process of buying
Read MoreBank of England issues new update for anyone with a mortgage
The BoE has warned that growing global instability could reduce domestic resilience in upcoming months
Read MoreBarclays offers zero deposit mortgage for Right to Buy applicants
As part of a broader effort to make home ownership more accessible, Barclays will no longer require a deposit from borrowers purchasing a home under the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme.
Read MoreHow Trump’s tariff turmoil could shake up different mortgage types
Interest rates are an indicator of how much you’ll repay on a borrowed financial product, such as a mortgage. While the UK has one of the world’s largest mortgage markets, how do interest rates affect the 25% of UK residents that own one?
Read MoreUK mortgage lenders cut rates after Trump tariffs
A growing number of UK lenders are cutting mortgage rates as the fallout from US tariffs continues to fuel forecasts of deeper than expected interest rate cuts.
Read MoreMajority of first-time buyers do not know how to get the best mortgage rate, poll finds
An overwhelming majority – 84% – of first-time buyers are unaware of how to get the best mortgage rate, research from a broker found.
Read MoreRegulators to consult over mortgage 4.5 times salary LTI threshold
Regulators will consult over raising the loan-to-income flow limit threshold in mortgage lending.
Read MoreMortgage rates set to fall as tariffs spark predictions of more interest rate cuts in 2025
One mortgage broker thinks we could see a 3.5% fixed rate mortgage soon.
Read MoreUK mortgages: warning over big fees as homebuying season arrives
UK mortgages: warning over big fees as homebuying season arrives
The sums lenders charge to secure the best rates have risen in the past five years – and can make a loan much more expensive