Babek Ismayil's Media Coverage

NEW

Mortgage Soup

Quoted on: Mortgage declined: why are lenders saying no to more people?

Mortgage brokers warn DIPs are giving borrowers false confidence

Published: 13/10/2026, 8:42 pm

Daily Mirror

Quoted on: HSBC announces rate hikes

HSBC confirms change for customers ‘from today’ with new costs

Published: 23/9/2026, 3:44 pm

Daily Mirror

New warning for tenants as they face 'extremely steep' rent rises after rule change

Published: 23/8/2026, 9:00 am

Property Portfolio Investor

Landlords leaving the rental market: 27 per cent plan full exit by 2029

Published: 9/8/2026, 12:36 pm

Daily Express

‘True reality’ as Nationwide gives update

Published: 8/6/2026, 9:58 am

The Mirror

Nationwide update this week ‘reflects the true reality’

Published: 8/6/2026, 9:54 am

Daily Express

Nationwide gives key Monday update as ‘loss expected’

Published: 1/6/2026, 9:00 am

Daily Mirror

New Nationwide update as ‘impact feeds through’

Published: 1/6/2026, 8:52 am

Wales Online

Nationwide Monday update as ‘conditions perfect for bargain’

Published: 1/6/2026, 8:49 am

Daily Express

‘Cost reduction’ announced for NatWest and Santander customers

Published: 11/5/2026, 11:02 am

Daily Mirror

‘Rates cut’ for Santander and NatWest customers

Published: 11/5/2026, 10:58 am

Liverpool Echo

NatWest and Santander customers ‘cost reduction this week’

Published: 11/5/2026, 10:19 am

Cambridgeshire Live

NatWest and Santander customers ‘cost reduction this week’

Published: 11/5/2026, 10:04 am

The Mirror

‘Critical’ Thursday bank decision ‘could mean cost cuts reverse’

Published: 29/4/2026, 8:45 pm

Daily Express

Bank’s ‘critical’ decision on Thursday ‘could reverse cuts in days’

Published: 29/4/2026, 8:44 pm

Liverpool Echo

Nationwide change begins today as benefit ‘passed to customers’

Published: 24/4/2026, 10:56 am

Daily Mirror

New Nationwide and Halifax messages to customers ‘starts today’

Published: 24/4/2026, 10:55 am

Daily Express

Nationwide announces major change for customers ‘from today’

Published: 24/4/2026, 10:54 am

Glasgow Live

Nationwide customers face new £360 cost from today after decision

Published: 16/3/2026, 2:00 pm

Daily Mirror

Nationwide brings in ‘new £360 charge’ for customers from today

Published: 13/3/2026, 12:03 pm

Express.co.uk

Nationwide and Virgin Money customers ‘hit with new £360 charge’

Published: 12/3/2026, 8:13 pm

Swindon Advertiser

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Published: 10/3/2026, 7:13 am

Hexham Courant

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Published: 9/3/2026, 7:45 pm

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Published: 9/3/2026, 7:41 pm

Andover Advertiser

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Published: 9/3/2026, 7:41 pm

Times and Star

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Published: 6/3/2026, 9:59 am

Express.co.uk

Nationwide makes major change for customers ‘from today’

Published: 6/3/2026, 9:20 am

The Pembrokeshire Herald

House prices rise 1% annually but experts warn Iran crisis could hit market

Published: 3/3/2026, 1:08 pm

Thisismoney

House prices rise in 'modest recovery' - but will a Middle East conflict mortgage spike derail growth?

Published: 2/3/2026, 3:03 pm

Express.co.uk

Key Nationwide update for customers but it ‘could be derailed’

Published: 2/3/2026, 10:46 am

Daily Mirror

Nationwide gives ’10% rise’ update but weekend events ‘could derail’

Published: 2/3/2026, 10:44 am

Thisismoney

Mortgage borrowers could enjoy lower rates thanks to falling inflation and rising unemployment

Published: 19/2/2026, 3:19 pm

Express.co.uk

Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.54% in ‘great news’ for market

Published: 13/2/2026, 5:37 pm

Thisismoney

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates - could it trigger a new price war?

Published: 12/2/2026, 4:39 pm

Daily Mirror

NatWest customers could get £37,500 extra in new update

Published: 2/2/2026, 8:27 am

Property Portfolio Investor

Property transactions rise 5% year-on-year as housing market shows signs of thawing

Published: 1/2/2026, 10:48 am

GB News

Housing market hits highest level in eight years: 'The best year for property since the financial crisis'

Published: 18/1/2026, 1:38 pm

Express.co.uk

Three major banks slash mortgage rates in ‘important’ market signal

Published: 11/1/2026, 12:55 pm

Thisismoney

hree major banks slash mortgage rates in new year boost for borrowers

Published: 9/1/2026, 1:05 pm

Birmingham Live

UK house price growth slows following small 3% rise in August

Published: 22/10/2025, 9:44 am

The i Paper

House prices could drop ‘sharply’ in coming months over Budget concerns

Published: 9/10/2025, 5:27 pm

This Is Money

Barclays cuts mortgage rates for home buyers with smaller deposits

Published: 27/9/2025, 7:34 am

Express.co.uk

Major bank re-launches sub-4% interest mortgage deals in ‘market turning point’

Published: 25/9/2025, 12:03 pm

Express.co.uk

Stubborn inflation leaves experts all saying same thing about interest rates

Published: 17/9/2025, 12:44 pm

Yorkshire Evening Post

House prices here in Leeds remain feisty as UK average approaches £300,000

Published: 5/9/2025, 10:01 am

Express.co.uk

Homebuyers urged to follow these steps to move in by Christmas

Published: 1/9/2025, 3:46 pm

The Independent

Business news live: House prices fall with ‘market struggling’ on stamp duty change

Published: 1/9/2025, 2:23 pm

Yorkshire Evening Post

Leeds househunters handed boost as interest rates cut means affordable 'dream home' in sight, experts say

Published: 17/8/2025, 10:42 pm

Estate Agent Today

Down valuations on the rise as valuers turn cautious

Published: 11/8/2025, 6:20 am

London World

London mortgage broker warns about 'atrocious' down-valuations

Published: 6/8/2025, 10:43 am

MoneyWeek

House prices rising fastest in areas with highest crime rates – where does your area rank?

Published: 21/7/2025, 6:33 pm

Daily Mail

End of Britain’s housing boom? Warning issued for sellers

Published: 21/7/2025, 1:07 pm

Express.co.uk

Labour’s 1.5m homes target branded ‘pipe dream’ after construction slump

Published: 11/7/2025, 8:51 pm

Daily Telegraph

First-time buyers helped by looser affordability checks

Published: 7/7/2025, 11:07 am

Daily Telegraph

Housebuilding stocks fall after price shock

Published: 2/7/2025, 8:45 am

News and Star

Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cuts

Published: 9/5/2025, 9:57 am

Chelmsford Weekly News

Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cuts

Published: 9/5/2025, 7:19 am

Southend Echo

Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cuts

Published: 8/5/2025, 9:15 pm

The National

Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cuts

Published: 8/5/2025, 3:27 pm

Redditch Advertiser

Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cuts

Published: 8/5/2025, 3:20 pm

Express.co.uk

Bank of England urged to cut interest rate to 4% - follow live

Published: 8/5/2025, 8:47 am

Express.co.uk

Rachel Reeves savaged over ‘fantasy politics’ after Cash ISA plan rubbished

Published: 26/2/2025, 5:28 pm

Express.co.uk

Mortgage interest cuts to be ‘short-lived’ after inflation boosts swap rates

Published: 19/2/2025, 2:46 pm