Andrew Montlake's Media Coverage

AOL.com

The changes will come in quickly

Daily Mirror

Nationwide has announced changes for customers that come into effect from tomorrow.

AOL.com

Experts have explained that people could need to take action quickly

Daily Mirror

Experts have explained that people could need to take action quickly

Chronicle Live

Experts are expecting more soon as well

Daily Mirror

Experts are predicting more to come

Daily Express

Experts are predicting others will soon follow suit

Daily Express

That so-called confidence feels a bit wobbly

The Mirror

New data has been released following a Nationwide update this week

FT Adviser

new £5,000 deposit mortgage is “a genuine shot in the arm for aspiring homebuyers”, according to brokers.

Thisismoney

Lloyds Bank has become the latest lender to launch a low-deposit mortgage that could help first-time buyers get on the ladder earlier.

Wales Online

There is talk of ‘momentum’

Daily Express

It’s been welcomed, but with caution

Daily Mirror

The latest figures have been given

Daily Express

New figures have been published

Cambridge News

It’s continuing a recent trend

Liverpool Echo

It’s continuing a recent trend

Daily Mirror

NatWest, Barclays and TSB have all announced further cuts

Daily Express

Good news, but don’t get comfy

The Mirror

It has followed others in making changes and it kicks in straight away

Daily Express

It kicks in on Thursday and follows similar moves by others

Liverpool Echo

Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow

Lancs Live

Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow

Cambridge Live

Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow

Daily Star

Halifax also gave an update on Monday afternoon

Teeside Live

Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow

Birmingham Live

It comes after a recent update regarding the conflict in the Middle East

Express.co.uk

This is going to sting

Daily Mirror

Halifax also gave an update on Monday afternoon

Surrey Live

Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow

My London

A London mortgage broker has issued some key advice for those looking to buy in the capital

The Pembrokeshire Herald

HOUSE prices across the UK increased by one per cent over the past year, according to the latest figures from Nationwide, but experts have warned that global tensions could quickly undermine the fragile...

Thisismoney

House prices grew 1 per cent in the year to February in a 'modest recovery', Nationwide Building Society data shows.

Express.co.uk

It’s been a turbulent weekend on the world stage

Daily Mirror

Experts have given their verdict after a turbulent weekend on the world stage

The Independent

Nationwide’s best rate is now down to 3.54 per cent - but you need a big deposit to benefit

what MORTGAGE

Three major mortgage lenders have cut fixed rates today following in the footsteps of Nationwide, which lowered prices last week.

Property Portfolio Investor

Barclays has increased mortgage rates by up to 0.15%, following similar moves by HSBC and Nationwide, as rising inflation and swap rates pressure borrowers.

Devon Live

The move from the major UK lender has been described as a ‘massive statement’

Wales Online

The move from the major UK lender has been described as a ‘massive statement’

Express.co.uk

Nationwide ‘just fired their starting gun’ for the 2026 property market, an expert says.

Thisismoney

Older first-time buyers are becoming much more common, and there has even been a spike in those in their 60s and beyond getting on the property ladder, according to a major bank.

Grimsby Live

Figures show a sharp rise in people over 60 buying their first home

Essex Live

Figures show a sharp rise in people over 60 buying their first home

Somerset Live

Figures show a sharp rise in people over 60 buying their first home

Express.co.uk

Rachel Reeves has admitted she is considering tax rises to plug a rumoured £30 billion black hole in public finances.

Daily Telegraph

The Government is to blame for falling house prices, mortgage brokers have said, ahead of the Budget next month.

Express.co.uk

Finally there’s some good news for those looking to buy property.

Birmingham Live

“The problem is the cost of everything,” one finance expert lamented

what MORTGAGE

The choice of mortgages for borrowers with small deposits has risen to a 17-year high, according to the latest data from Moneyfacts.

Express.co.uk

There are currently more than 1,300 low-deposit mortgages on the market, new data shows.

Yorkshire Evening Post

House prices remain feisty in Leeds as the UK average leapt to a new record high - and could hit £300,000 by the end of the year.

Daily Telegraph

Mortgage brokers raised the alarm that Rachel Reeves’s upcoming Budget could disrupt the housing market.

Express.co.uk

The UK economy crisis has worsened as house prices have suffered a surprise fall, with experts warning “confidence is fragile” in the market

Chester and District Standard

The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.

Birmingham Live

Approvals for remortgaging have also seen an increase in the latest data

North Wales Chronicle

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April.

Yorkshire Live

The average property price dropped 0.4 per cent month on month in May to £296,648, Halifax says

Birmingham Live

The average property price dropped 0.4 per cent month on month in May to £296,648, Halifax says, in a blow for households.

This Is Money

Average property prices are now £296,648, compared to £297,798 the previous month, Halifax said.

Express.co.uk

Halifax, Santander and Accord have hiked their fixed mortgage rates in the past 24 hours

Devon Live

The increases, though modest, are likely to spread as lenders react to stubborn inflation

Sky News

Three major lenders have pushed mortgage rates up in the past 24 hours.

Nottinghamshire Live

The increases, though modest, are likely to spread as lenders react to stubborn inflation

Liverpool Echo

Halifax and Santander announced rate hikes this week

Express.co.uk

The decision by one lender to raise rates, after reducing them earlier in the week, has prompted experts to warn mortgage borrowers to review their finances.

Express.co.uk

Stock markets may be experiencing a period of turmoil but experts claim it may also be an ideal time for Brits to reset their finances.

Moneyweek

Stock markets have been rattled by Trump’s trade tariffs but there could be benefits for mortgage borrowers

Express.co.uk

A mortgage lender said it was reducing its rates as a result of US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.

What Mortgage

The number of mortgages taken out by homebuyers dipped in February as the rush to beat the stamp duty deadline eased off.

FTAdviser

Britons have seen an increase in UK lenders turning down mortgage requests for both would-be

The Independent

The base rate is down 25 basis points and some lenders have already priced in the cut

Mortgage Soup

The Halifax is cutting rates by up to 0.3% on selected mortgage products tomorrow. Homemover and first-time buyer products will see rate reductions on selected products up to 0.11% and product transfer...

Property Industry Eye

More lenders drop mortgage rates as product choice improves - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting. A forum for discussion...

This Is Money

Mortgage lenders may be pre-empting an interest rate cut by the Bank of England tomorrow, with a 0.25 percentage point cut to 4.5% all but nailed on.

The Sun

FOUR major lenders are reducing mortgage rates ahead of a key Bank of England decision this week. Barclays, Coventry Building Society and Yorkshire Building Society have all dropped rates on a rang…

Mortgage Soup

Net mortgage approvals for house purchases slightly increased to 66,500 in December, compared to a decrease of 2,300 in November, latest Bank of England data revealed this morning. Approvals for remortgaging...

The Sunday Times

Bad news for homeowners as the rise in yields on government bonds could spell a swift end to the rate war

The Sunday Times

A price war among lenders could spell good news for buyers

FTAdviser

Mortgage rates are “likely to start with a three once more” with the market expecting a bumper start to the new year, Coreco managing director, Andrew Montlake, has said.

BNN Bloomberg

Housing rents in London are soaring at the fastest pace on record after a resurgence that deepens the crisis facing the city’s tenants.

City AM

Rents in London have continued to rise by double digits despite a stabilisation in the wider housing market.

Bloomberg

Housing rents in London are soaring....

Financial Times

Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of properties

This Is Money

While the cheapest mortgage rates are edging down, the average rate across the whole of the market has been increasing.

Express.co.uk

Rising inflation meant the prospect of a cut in interest rates now seems remote, says Andrew Montlake, Managing Director at Coreco.

Express.co.uk

The decisions come against the background of the October budget

The Guardian

Concerns interest rates will stay higher for longer if official data on Wednesday shows inflation is back above 2% target

The Times

Inflationary pressures of Labour’s budget mean that the cost of borrowing is likely to fall just twice next year, according to traders

Manchester Evening News

The Bank of England has cut the base rate by a quarter point to 4.75 percent but there are fresh questions about whether more rate cuts will follow

Express.co.uk

There are hopes that banks and building societies will be launching cheaper deals, but two factors are worrying financial analysts

Evening Standard

The reduction follows the 0.25% cut to the Bank of England base rate.

Birmingham Live

The average credit card purchase APR in October was 35.4%, according to Moneyfacts, and people whose balance isn’t clear face bills of hundreds despite the Bank of England rate cut.

The Telegraph

The average UK house price has come within a whisker of a new record high as homeowners raced to sell up ahead of expected tax rises in the Budget.

AOL

UK mortgage approvals have hit their highest level in two years, in another sign that demand in the property market is picking up.

Letting Agent Today

News that the headline rate of inflation remains at 2.2% has killed hopes of a cut in interest rates today.

This Is Money

Average property prices continued to rise in the year to August, but the pace of growth has cooled, new data from the ONS revealed.

The Times

Five-year fixes at less than 4 per cent are available — but not for everyone. Luckily George Nixon has some tips to help you to beat the rush

Midweek Herald

Mortgage rates continue to edge lower, as Nationwide announces a fresh round of cuts.

Express.co.uk

The move by Nationwide trumps a series of reductions launched by rivals HSBC, Barclays and TSB earlier this week.

inews.co.uk

Mortgage rates are continuing to come down in a boost for homeowners who have faced high repayments costs

Wandsworth Times

Mortgage rates continue to edge lower, as Nationwide announces a fresh round of cuts.

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

Mortgage rates continue to edge lower, as Nationwide announces a fresh round of cuts.

The Bolton News

Mortgage rates continue to edge lower, as Nationwide announces a fresh round of cuts.

This Is Money

The new rates will be effective from tomorrow and will include the cheapest five-year fixed rate deal on the market.

CityAM

Rental prices in London have remained sky-high, meaning that home ownership is increasingly out of reach despite flat house prices.

Evening Standard

Cheaper home loans expected to fuel a bouyant property market in the autumn

The Sun

MAJOR lenders are battling it out to offer lower rates in a boost for homeowners and first-time buyers who have been hit by soaring costs. A flurry of mortgages have hit the market with interest be…

Birmingham Live

Halifax has today announced cuts on selected products of up to 0.16 per cent and highlights include a 5-year fixed rate at 3.99% with a £999 fee up to 60% LTV.

Bristol Live

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 in favour of a quarter-point reduction in the base rate - the first time it has been cut in more than four years

WalesOnline

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 in favour of a quarter-point reduction in the base rate - the first time it has been cut in more than four years

Evening Standard

Rolls-Royce and Next shares are riding high amid a packed session of corporate results.

Express.co.uk

It is hoped the move will bring down the cost of borrowing for those carrying mortgages, credit card debt and other loans.

Property Investor Today

Why are interest rates falling now - and so quickly?

This Is Money

Moves from the two banks follow Nationwide’s mortgage cuts yesterday that saw the cheapest five-year fix deal dip below 4% for the first time since February.

Birmingham Live

Newspage asked brokers for their thoughts on this continued price shift in the market, and whether it signals lenders believe a base rate cut is looming on the financial horizon, potentially next week.

FTAdviser

The sub-4 per cent mortgage has made a comeback as Nationwide announces a fresh range of rate reductions. Whenthebanksaysno.co.uk managing director, , has stated.

Express.co.uk

The move comes a week before the Bank of England’s new interest rate decision.

The Sun

HOUSE buyers were hit with payment delays today after a global system went down. The Bank of England (BoE) said it was experiencing problems with CHAPS – the Clearing House Automated Payment …

BBC News

The Bank of England says the problem is resolved and the CHAPS system will soon clear the backlog.

Letting Agent Today

The result of the election isn’t likely to be a gamechanger for the housing market, a prominent business consultancy says.

Birmingham Live

The high street bank has confirmed new rates which brokers say will kick off a war among high street banks.

Express.co.uk

Industry experts say this latest move has the potential to ramp up a rates battle between Britain’s biggest lenders.

The Negotiator

Lloyds Banking Group Chief Executive Charlie Nunn says while interest rate cuts from the Bank of England expected later this year would be ‘beneficial’ homeowners shouldn’t expect a return to ultra-low...

Express.co.uk

Barclays and NatWest have already announced significant reductions in recent days and mortgage brokers believe others will follow suit.

The Guardian

Other lenders likely to follow suit as analysts say cuts of up to 0.31 percentage points could fuel ‘summer of savings’

BBC News

Some lenders are trimming rates after the Bank of England hinted about a drop in borrowing costs.

Sky News

HSBC is the latest lender to announce a wide range of mortgage rate cuts as swap rates improve.

Express.co.uk

People who are relying on credit card to cover everyday expenses, such as food, clothes and energy, are facing punishing interest rate bills.

Financial Times

Outstanding card balances on the rise as interest rates remain high

Express.co.uk

That is the day that the latest inflation figure is announced and it will be crucial in terms of whether the Bank of England will decide to cut interest rates the following day.

London Business News

Learn about the results of the Bank of England’s Inflation Attitudes survey. Understand how the cost of living crisis is impacting households.

The Money Pages

Mortgage rates have increased again this week with Barclays and TSB amongst the lenders raising prices.

What Mortgage

Labour said it would build 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament, reform the planning system and take a ‘brown field first’ approach to building in its manifesto, unveiled today.

London Business News

Stay updated on the latest interest rate projections amidst inflation concerns. Find out if the Bank of England will hold rates steady this winter.

What Mortgage

The Conservatives have pledged to make permanent stamp duty cuts for first-time buyers and introduce a ‘new and improved’ Help to Buy scheme.

What Mortgage

Labour has pledged to make the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme (MGS), which improves availability of low deposit deals, permanent if it wins the general election.

The Negotiator

Labour it would change the existing mortgage guarantee scheme into a permanent fixture if it wins the election, but leading brokers are unimpressed.

Express.co.uk

The key ECB rate has come down to 3.75 percent which compares to 5.25 percent figure in the UK.

FTAdviser

The European Central Bank cutting rates has "potentially fired the starting pistol on UK rate reductions", according to Coreco managing director, Andrew Montlake.

FTAdviser

A number of changes to Santander’s affordability criteria and to its LTV limits are “a step forward” for those eyeing the upper end of the market, according to one broker.

This Is Money

It marks the highest level for mortgage approvals since September 2022, when rates began to skyrocket following the disastrous mini-Budget.

Bridging & commercial

House prices increased by 1.6% in March, compared to last year, despite a small decline of 0.2% from February of this year according to the Nationwide HPI.

The Intermediary

The changes will come into effect from tomorrow (21st March 2024).

Sky News

Coventry Building Society has responded to falling swap rates by announcing cuts to most of its mortgage rates. Read this and all the latest consumer and economic news in the Money blog. Leave your money...

The Intermediary

In its residential range, the lender will be withdrawing all of its fixed rates at 80% loan-to-value (LTV) for new borrowers.

The Intermediary

In light of labour market data, Newspage asked experts when the Bank of England should cut the base rate — and if a cut may now come sooner.

The Intermediary

The UK housing market sees a steady start to 2024 with a consistent rise in house prices, as industry experts call for interest rate cuts to sustain growth and support homebuyers.

Sky News

The Money blog is your place for consumer news, cost of living advice and the latest on the economy. We’ll be back with live updates on Monday but for now you can read our weekend features, and submit...

The Intermediary

This comes following January reports that the Chancellor was set to introduce 1% deposit, or 99% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages as part of the upcoming Spring Budget.

Birmingham Live

Jeremy Hunt and the Tory government have made the decision after resistance from the banking community, according to Government insiders, it has been reported.

Property Industry Eye

What impact will government’s 1% deposit mortgage scheme have on the housing market? - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting....

The Mirror

House prices fell by 2.1% over the 12 months to November 2023 to reach £285,000 on average, the Office for National Statistics

The Independent

A surprise acceleration in inflation on Wednesday could make some lenders more cautious when cutting mortgage rates, experts have suggested.

Yahoo Finance

The average London home has lost £26,000 in value in just two months, according to official data

Evening Standard

The average London home has lost £26,000 in value in just two months, according to official data

inews.co.uk

Mortgage rates are expected to come down even further in the new year after lower than expected inflation

inews.co.uk

Inflation has fallen to the lowest level in two years - and brokers are expecting mortgage rate cuts as a result

inews.co.uk

Brokers expect that more mortgage lenders will follow Nationwide’s lead in the coming days

Birmingham Live

The Chair invited the Committee to vote on the proposition that Bank Rate should be maintained at 5.25 per cent.

inews.co.uk

Several brokers told i they expect some lenders to cut their rates significantly to gain more customers

Express.co.uk

One broker said the low-rate high-fee mortgage products could be “the next big mis-selling scandal”.

This Is Money

Some lenders are now charging a percentage of the mortgage balance as a fee - which could add thousands of pounds to the cost of a borrower’s loan.

The Intermediary

More and more lenders are announcing they are cutting rates but are not actually revealing those cuts until the next day, frustrating brokers.

Letting Agent Today

Mortgage experts are expecting significant falls in the cost of borrowing this week as lenders drop their rates.

Your Money

The lowest available mortgage rate has fallen below five per cent for the first time in three months, data from a property portal has shown.

FTAdviser

The Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates is “quite simply fantastic news”, according to R3 Mortgages founder and director, Riz Malik.

Evening Standard

The rate pause brings relief to mortgage holders but some finance experts suggested the best cash savings deals may not be around for much longer.

B&C

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted by a majority of 5-4 to maintain the bank base rate at 5.25%.

FTAdviser

The latest inflation data will “signal” to the Bank of England to hold interest rates at their current level and “kickstart the property market”, according to one broker.

The Independent

Property values increased by 0.6% annually in July 2023, compared with a 13.8% annual rise in July 2022.

Evening Standard

Markets see Thursday’s interest rate decision from the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee as effectively a coin toss

Financial Reporter

The UK’s headline rate of inflation has nudged down, helped by an easing of food and accommodation prices.

FTAdviser

The return of the sub-5 per cent five-year residential fixed rate is “now looking imminent” Coreco managing director, Andrew Montlake, has argued.

Mortgage Professional

Many believe small businesses will feel the full force of this decision

FTAdviser

The latest increase in interest rates by the Bank of England is “absolute lunacy”, Mather and Murray Financial independent financial adviser, Samuel Mather-Holgate has stated.

Mortgage Professional

Brokers discuss the idea of ‘Dutch-style’ mortgages – one thinks its “bonkers”

Daily Mail

Borrowers in Britain are still having to pay extremely high rates for new mortgages compared to one year ago, even though inflation is now falling at a greater rate than expected.

Financial Reporter

Financial Reporter asked industry experts for their views on the figures.

Bridgwater Mercury

The typical property value fell by £995 month-on-month and some further downward pressure on house prices should be expected this year, Halifax…

The Independent

The typical property value fell by £995 month-on-month and some further downward pressure on house prices should be expected this year, Halifax said.

FTAdviser.com

The value of new mortgage commitments was the highest recorded since 2007 on the eve of the mini Budget which brokers say has since torpedoed demand

Mortgage Strategy

The value of new mortgage commitments made during Q3 2022 was £87.8bn, shows new Bank of England (BoE) data – a 4.5% jump on the previous quarter and the highest value seen since Q3 2007. At the same time,...

Mortgage Strategy

The amount of net mortgage debt taken on fell from £5.9bn in September to £4bn in October, figures from the Bank of England (BoE) show. This, it adds, is the lowest level recorded since November 2021,...

Mortgage Solutions

Seasonally adjusted residential property transactions reached 108,480 in October, a 38 per cent rise on the same month last year.

Mortgage Professional

Mortgage experts react to latest figures released by the HMRC

Mortgage Professional

Renewed interest in trackers follows BoE interest rate increase

B&C

Kwasi Kwarteng has today (14th October) confirmed he was asked to step aside as Chancellor of the Exchequer by prime minister Liz Truss.

The Times

You may be better off with a variable rate mortgage — if you can stand the uncertainty. Average two-year and five-year fixed rates both hit 6 per cent this week

BBC News

The average rate of a new two-year fixed rate mortgage is 6% as the UK’s biggest lenders change prices.

This Is Money

The staggering extra cost threatens to tear another hole in household budgets at a time when many families are struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis.

inews.co.uk

We reveal what you can do if you need to re-mortgage and what your options are if you’re a first time buyer

The Sunday Times

Homeowners are rushing to find a new fixed mortgage deal amid fears that the Bank of England is set to increase rates rapidly after Friday’s mini-budget.Some bo

IFA Magazine

This week, many expect the Bank of England to raise rates by 0.75% in an effort to combat inflation. In response, ten brokers were asked what it would mean for

Mortgage Solutions

The average price of a house in the UK reached £292,118 in July, representing a 15.5 per cent annual increase and a two per cent monthly rise.

This Is Money

Despite rapid mortgage rate rises and bigger bills hampering borrowers, house prices continued to rise - taking the cost of the average house to £273,751.

Daily Mail

Despite rapid mortgage rate rises and bigger bills hampering borrowers, house prices continued to rise - taking the cost of the average house to £273,751.

IFA Magazine

Following the Bank of England Money And Credit report (July) published this morning, property and mortgage experts have reacted. Andrew Montlake, managing dir

Daily Mail

The average home sold in England cost the equivalent of 8.7 times the average annual disposable household income.

The Telegraph

Cheap loan deals are expiring just as the Bank of England pushes up its interest rate

Express.co.uk

PROPERTY sales in England have cost buyers the equivalent of 8.7 times the average household’s annual disposable income, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics. The affordability...

IFA Magazine

Following the June 2022 property transactions data just published, mortgage and financial experts have commented: Alastair Hoyne, managing director at London-b

inews.co.uk

The rise in prices surpassed the level of the average annual UK salary based on the latest data, although some commentators expect interest rate rises to start to cool pace of growth.

Mortgage Solutions

Lenders expect the demand for mortgages to decline in Q3 this year following a rise in activity during Q2.

Express.co.uk

BRITAIN’S housing market has been paralysed by a ‘broken’ system that is leading to record delays for both buyers and sellers.

IFA Magazine

Following today’s Bank of England Money & Credit report (May) issued this morning, mortgage brokers comment on the data and reveal that they’re still fi

Mortgage Strategy

Planning applications continued to fall in the first quarter of this year, despite repeated government pledges to build more homes and tackle the UK’s housing crisis. Figures from the Department for Levelling...

Mortgage Strategy

Earlier today the Bank of England (BoE) announced a base rate increase of 25 basis points to 1.25%, in a move described as a “missed an open goal”. The increase marks the fifth base rate rise since December...

The Telegraph

Property values rose by 10.8pc in a year but will soon slow

The Telegraph

Monthly property price increase in April was 0.3pc

Mortgage Strategy

There has been a surge of activity in the mortgage market in recent weeks, with hundreds of deals being pulled and lenders hiking rates on many more products. This is causing serious problems for brokers...

Bridging & Commercial

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) has launched a survey on mental health and wellbeing in the industry.

The Independent

Transactions in February this year were around 20.8% lower than in February 2021, HM Revenue and Customs said.

Daily Mail

A total of £27.3bon of remortgages were agreed in the last three months of 2021, the highest in three years.

IFA Magazine

There’s surreal and there’s the UK property market, which takes surreal to a whole new level. Imagine Dali, on angel dust.The Halifax house price index for

IFA Magazine

Economic logic and the UK property market rarely go hand in hand and this was once again the case in February. Despite the soaring cost of living and interest

The Independent

With household budgets under pressure from rising living costs, Halifax predicts the pace of house price growth will slow considerably.

IFA Magazine

What will the implications be for borrowers and savers following today’s Bank of England interest rate decision to hike base rate to 0.5% in response to risi

Mortgage Strategy

The Bank of England’s decision to raise the base rate from 0.25% to 0.5% could put the brakes on a runaway housing market, which has seen prices boom over the past 18-months. This is the first back-to-back...

The Independent

An interest rate increase is imminent. But how hard will it hit us?

Financial Reporter

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again this week to contain 30-year high inflation.

Mortgage Solutions

The number of residential property transactions completed in December totalled 113,470 when non-seasonally adjusted, lower than the level of transactions in 2020 but similar to levels seen before the pandemic.

Mortgage Solutions

Mortgage lenders have reported Q4 falls in demand for house purchase mortgages last year, expected to continue declining in the first quarter of this year.

inews.co.uk

The prospect of much higher inflation in 2022 was prompting many homeowners to lock into lower mortgage rates before lenders start to charge more

Mortgage Strategy

Demand for secured lending for house purchases fell in the final quarter of last year, according to a new report from the Bank of England (BoE). In the bank’s latest credit conditions survey, lenders reported...

This Is Money

The average price of a property increased to a new record high of £276,091 and the largest percentage increase since 2007, figures from Halifax show.

Daily Mail

The average price of a property increased to a new record high of £276,091 and the largest percentage increase since 2007, figures from Halifax show.

This Is Money

More remortgages with new lenders were approved in November 2021 than at any point since the start of the pandemic, according to official figures.

Daily Mail

More remortgages with new lenders were approved in November 2021 than at any point since the start of the pandemic, according to official figures.

The Sun

IT could be easier for first-time buyers to get approved for a mortgage under new plans. The Bank of England is believed to be preparing to loosen the tough mortgage lending rules it introduced fo…

BBC News

Brokers say the current cost of a mortgage is the lowest it will be “for some time”.

Startups.co.uk

As the world’s leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26, we look at what SMEs want from the emerging new green agenda.

Startups.co.uk

ONS figures show inflation slowed slightly to 3.1% in September 2021. We spoke to SMEs to learn more about their reaction.

FTAdviser.com

Net mortgage borrowing fell 1 4bn in July marking just the second fall in over a decade but it is nevertheless being dubbed a sign of things to come

Financial Times

UK mortgage approvals fell by more than expected in July following the tapering of the stamp duty holiday, a tax break which was introduced to support the country’s housing market during the pandemic.

Mortgage Solutions

Gross mortgage lending and approvals for house purchases fell to their lowest level since summer last year, figures have shown.

Mortgage Solutions

Gross mortgage lending and approvals for house purchases fell to their lowest level since summer last year, figures have shown.

Mortgage Strategy

Approvals for house purchases dropped from 80,300 in June to 75,200 in July, says the Bank of England in its latest Money and Credit report. This is the lowest level seen since July 2020 but, the BoE adds,...

CityAM

UK banks expect defaults to rise over the coming months as households struggle to service debt taken on during the Covid pandemic.

Londonlovesproperty

Net mortgage borrowing rebounded to £6.6 billion in May from £3.0 billion in April, but remained below the record £11.4 billion in March. Mortgage approvals for house purchase were 87,500…

The Telegraph

Competition between lenders means they are looking beyond headline rates to make a profit

inews.co.uk

The average property is now worth £258,204, up 1.4 per cent month on month and 8.2 per cent annually

inews.co.uk

Mortgage brokers say the best remortgage rates are reserved for those with the best credit ratings, so what can you do with a poor score?

Financial Times

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

BBC News

Stamp duty holidays and low mortgage rates push borrowing to the highest levels since records began.