Average mortgages rates have continued to decrease, with the biggest fall year-on-year applied to two-year fixed rates, figures show.
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What are green mortgages and are they the future?
We spoke to a number of mortgage experts, including those at the banks who offer green mortgage products, about who they’re best suited to and what to watch out for.
Read MoreHow buying a new car could mean getting a smaller mortgage
A finance agreement on a new car could wipe £18,000 off your borrowing power
Read MoreMartin Lewis warns MPs of ‘serious holes’ in Lifetime ISAs as he calls for action on ‘unfair’ and ‘off-putting’ first-time buyer fines
The Lifetime ISA (LISA) withdrawal fine needs to be removed for first-time buyers purchasing homes above the scheme’s £450,000 limit, Martin Lewis has urged.
Read MoreThousands of first-time buyers face £11,250 stamp duty hike as deadline looms
As the government’s stamp duty holiday comes to a close at the end of March, an estimated 25,000 first-time buyers in England are set to miss the deadline, risking up to £11,250 in extra charges when their purchases complete in April.
Read MoreFive lenders now offer mortgage rates below 4% after major high street name announces cuts
One of Britain’s biggest lenders is dropping its lowest mortgage rates to below 4 per cent from tomorrow.
Read MoreLandlords left exposed to tenant debt problems, claims deposit firm
Landlords are being left more exposed than ever to accumulating debt in the event of arrears after the average amount significantly jumped to £2,597 in Q4 24 – a dramatic rise of 44% from £1,802 in 12 months.
Read MoreLandlord Alert: beware of long-term third-party energy contracts
Commercial landlords and property managers under pressure to meet sustainability targets are turning to third party leases sold as attractive alternatives if they don’t have the capital to invest in rooftop solar themselves.
Read MoreCould stamp duty rise be final ‘nail in coffin’ for buy-to-let landlords?
A perfect storm of tax hikes, increasing regulations, and soaring costs is pushing more buy-to-let landlords to reconsider their position in the UK property market.
Read MoreWhat is LTV in mortgages? Martin Lewis explains most important factor for first-time buyers
The start of 2025 has brought positive news for home buyers as property value growth steadies and lenders begin offering better mortgage rates.
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