Samuel Mather-Holgate's Media Coverage
Daily Mirror
New ISA HMRC rule will see 'charge' for first timeExperts are warning that ordinary people will be 'penalised'
Daily Mirror
Update today 'could mean end of mortgage rate cuts' say brokersBrokers from across the UK have analysed the direction of travel
The Herald
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
Wandsworth Times
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
Falmouth Packet
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
Bournemouth Echo
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
Daily Express
UK households issued £5 saving warning for WednesdayFake eclipse glasses could give consumers a dangerous sense of security when looking directly at the sun.
The Oldham Times
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12
Somerset County Gazette
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
York Press
Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK eventBrits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
Education News
A-level results day: Business leaders say grades are not the end of the road. ‘adversity is sometimes a gift’ - Education...Business owners and leaders are urging students not to see disappointing A-level results as a verdict on their future, arguing that resilience, curiosity and a willingness to learn can matter more than...
Cheshire Live
New warning ahead of eclipse on Wednesday as 'not worth risk'Experts are warning that scams will be rife
Yorkshire Live
New warning ahead of eclipse on Wednesday as 'not worth risk'Experts are warning that scams will be rife
My London
New warning ahead of eclipse on Wednesday as 'not worth risk'Experts are warning that scams will be rife
Cambridgeshire Live
New warning ahead of eclipse on Wednesday as 'not worth risk'Experts are warning that scams will be rife
Wales Online
New warning ahead of eclipse on Wednesday as 'not worth risk'Experts are warning that scams will be rife
FT Adviser
Housing costs accelerating ‘great wealth transfer’Higher housing costs and affordability pressures have accelerated the great wealth transfer, with clients increasingly looking to pass on money during their lifetimes, according to advisers.
FT Adviser
Property 118 and Cotswold Barristers win HMRC appeal in ‘major win for landlords’Property 118 and Cotswold Barristers have won an appeal against HMRC in a “major win for landlords”.
AOL.com
Pensions change ‘accelerating’ as new DWP update given - AOLAn expert has explained what it means
The Mirror
Pensions change ‘accelerating’ as new DWP update givenAn expert has explained what it means
FT Adviser
Brexit 10 years on: Financial services remains resilient but promises unfulfilledTen years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, advisers and financial services professionals are still divided on whether Brexit has ultimately benefited the sector.
Daily Express
UK mortgage borrowers told ‘lock in as soon as possible’Renewed tensions could mean the road remains bumpy, experts say
FT Adviser
Mortgage brokers welcome rumours of stamp duty abolitionMortgage brokers have welcomed rumours that the prime minister could abolish stamp duty, stating that the tax “has no place in a modern housing market”.
AOL.com
Experts weigh in as Andy Burnham hints at council tax reformAndy Burnham has hinted at council tax reform as Labour MPs stepped up calls for action.
Daily Express
Experts weigh in as Andy Burnham hints at council tax reformAndy Burnham has hinted at council tax reform as Labour MPs stepped up calls for action.
Daily Express
New calls for Andy Burnham to scrap controversial taxMortgage experts say the levy has ‘no place in a modern housing market’
MoneyWeek
Should banking profits be diverted to poorer households?The TUC is calling for a higher windfall tax on banks to fund a social tariff on energy bills.
Daily Express
Nationwide announces new rule for customers ‘from today’Sounds helpful, but don’t get carried away
Daily Express
Nationwide, Barclays and Virgin extra cost confirmed in ‘brutal blow’The triple hit comes as fears grow over a fresh escalation in the Middle East
Nottingham Post
HMRC ‘check record now’ warning as new tax rules enforced from 2027HMRC expects the measure to raise an extra £315 million over four years
Wales Online
HMRC ‘check record now’ warning as new tax rules enforced from 2027HMRC expects the measure to raise an extra £315 million over four years
Thisismoney
Metro Bank offers 100% mortgage to first-time buyers - but they will need their parents' helpMetro Bank is offering first-time buyers a 100 per cent mortgage, meaning they can get on the property ladder without needing to save a deposit.
The i Paper
The buyers taking out the shortest mortgages to be debt-free in their fortiesA small number of prospective homeowners are taking out short mortgages of 20 years or less in the hope of financial independence- but is it really worth it?
Wales Online
HMRC July 2026 deadline alert as ‘many caught out’ and face penaltiesExperts say that a lot of people simply forget about it
Daily Mirror
HMRC July 2026 deadline warning as UK workers ‘caught out’ and finedPeople face penalties if they miss the annual deadline
Daily Express
Key HMRC deadline on July 31 2026 and ‘many people don’t realise’There are penalties for missing it
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Mortgage activity dipped in May due to higher rates - what MORTGAGEThere was a dip in the number of mortgages taken out in May as higher rates and global uncertainty made buyers and remortgagers more cautious.
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Mortgage activity dipped in May due to higher rates - what MORTGAGEThere was a dip in the number of mortgages taken out in May as higher rates and global uncertainty made buyers and remortgagers more cautious.
The Times
The biggest money mistakes made by six-figure earnersThose making over £100,000 risk losing valuable allowances. Don’t allow the cushion of a good salary to stop you taking sensible steps to preserve your wealth
My London
World Cup football fans given a new £150 risk warningNew research suggests thousands of Britons are already victims
Wales Online
World Cup football fans given a new £150 risk warningNew research suggests thousands of Britons are already victims
The Times
A £65K salary and a mega deposit — what it takes to buy a home aloneThose trying to cover the cost of a mortgage by themselves can forget about saving into a pension, clearing their student debt or raising a family
Daily Express
Value of the World Cup trophy today is mouthwatering – 264 times more than 1966It shows just how long it’s been since England won the World Cup.
North Wales Live
PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay users face new rules next monthFrom July 15, buy now pay later firms will see a major change
Daily Mail
How businesses are helping England fans watch ‘late-night World Cup’England and Scotland fans are preparing to change working patterns to stay up into the small hours to follow the tournament as games kick off as late as 2am UK time.
Chronicle Live
PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay users face new rules next monthFrom July 15, buy now pay later firms will see a major change
Daily Mirror
PayPal customers to see major rule change next monthThe change comes into affect next month
FT Adviser
Advisers green-light reforms to pension transfer regulationsAdvisers have welcomed proposed changes to the red/amber flag system and extra protection for Ssas transfers, but stressed the need for balance between preventing scams and delaying legitimate transfers.
Swindon Advertiser
Pension ‘tax trap’ warning as new rules from HMRC will affect familiesFinancial experts are warning that upcoming pension tax changes could leave many UK families facing unexpectedly large tax bills from 2027 onward,…
Daily Express
Reeves rule change ‘means double HMRC tax is coming’That’s a nasty little sting in the tail
Daily Mirror
‘I’m an Independent Financial Adviser - new HMRC double tax is coming’People have until April 6, 2027, to take action
The Independent
How do I check I’m in the right council tax band – and can I appeal it?You could be eligible for lower payments - but be aware of other consequences too
Thisismoney
Should you ever take out a super-sized mortgage to buy a home? Two experts go head-to-headBanks and building societies are offering homebuyers super-sized mortgages of six times salary as they struggle to climb the property ladder.
FT Adviser
Advisers confirm rise in pension lump sum withdrawalsAdvisers have seen an increase in the number of clients accessing tax-free lump sums from their pensions.
Daily Express
Unwelcome warning issued to all petrol and diesel driversEvery fill-up feels like daylight robbery now
Daily Express
RAC says petrol and diesel ‘should fall by several pence a litre’Even a tiny drop would be a relief
Daily Express
‘Best’ savings account to open in April - pays 4.78%EXCLUSIVE: Brits can bag the tax benefits of an ISA this month, with one provider offering 4.78% AER.
Business Matters
Government’s £100m pledge for innovators dismissed as a drop in the ocean after £25bn National Insurance raidThe government has announced £100m in new investment for start-ups and scale-ups through expanded EIS, VCT and EMI schemes, but business leaders say established firms paying higher National Insurance are...
Birmingham Live
Brits urged to ‘avoid giving HMRC £252’ ahead of personal tax allowance deadlineThe new financial year is about to begin
Express.co.uk
Key HMRC personal tax allowance update ‘days to get £252’ | Personal Finance | Finance | Express.co.ukBackdating could make it worth more than £1,000
Daily Mirror
Personal tax allowance ‘days to act’ to ‘avoid giving HMRC £252’The tax year ends on April 5, 2026, and an expert is urging people to take action to avoid missing out
Express.co.uk
Home buyers warned mortgages could hit three-year high in weeksExperts have warned prospective house-hunters to prepare ‘for a bumpy ride’
Daily Mirror
Home buyers warned of three-year high mortgages by April 30Experts have warned the Middle East conflict means the mortgage interest rate is rising sharply
Express.co.uk
Santander hikes home loans rates for third time in 10 days in new blowThe changes are due to take effect from Friday
Daily Mirror
Drivers told ‘£2 per litre’ for petrol ‘not unthinkable’ and soonUK petrol prices have risen for two consecutive weeks after falling since mid-December
Cambridgeshire Live
Drivers ‘wise to fill up’ as petrol ‘could hit £2 a litre’Experts are warning that rises are back on the cards after recent falls
Aberdeen Live
Petrol prices ‘could hit £2 per litre’ as experts urge drivers to fill upAverage petrol prices at UK pumps have risen to 131.71p per litre after ticking up in each of the last two weeks, with experts warning prices could climb further amid global tensions
Kent Live
Drivers told to fill up tanks as petrol ‘could hit £2 a litre’Experts are warning that rises are back on the cards after recent falls
Express.co.uk
UK drivers handed terrifying petrol price warning if Iran strikes in Middle East go onAn expert has issued a warning to British motorists amid the ongoing conflict.
The Sun
PUMP & PERIL How Middle East mayhem could hike YOUR fuel, mortgage, and energy billsFAMILIES across Britain are facing a fresh cost-of-living squeeze as dramatic conflict in the Middle East sends shockwaves through the global economy.
MoneyWeek
Student loans debate: should you fund your child through university?Graduates are complaining about their levels of student debt so should wealthy parents be helping them avoid student loans?
Somerset Live
Drivers told to fill up tanks as petrol ‘could hit £2 a litre’Experts are warning that rises are back on the cards after recent falls
Daily Mirror
Brits told fill up now as petrol costs could jump to £2 a litreDrivers are being warned to fill up now
Express.co.uk
‘Fill up now’ alert as petrol ‘could hit £2 per litre’Petrol prices have risen to 131.71p per litre as experts warn drivers to fill up now before costs rise further
Express.co.uk
Fill up now, drivers told, as petrol prices climbBrent crude has climbed above $71 a barrel - its highest level since July 2025
Liverpool Echo
Klarna and Clearpay shoppers to face new checks ahead of payingMillions of people across the UK use Buy Now Pay Later firms, including Clearpay and Klarna to shop
EasternEye
Mortgage rate cuts from major banks bring relief for first-time buyersLower borrowing costs suggest lenders are competing harder for new buyers.
Surrey Live
TV licence fee ‘similar’ to Amazon and Netflix - full comparisonThe BBC TV licence fee will rise within a few weeks - and many analysts are complaining about the cost
Lancs Live
TV licence fee ‘similar’ to Amazon and Netflix - full comparisonThe BBC TV licence fee will rise within a few weeks - and many analysts are complaining about the cost
Daily Mirror
TV licence now ‘more expensive than Netflix or Disney+’ - compareThe TV licence cost can be compared to the subscription cost of signing up to Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime
Herald.Wales
Big bank loyalty leaves savers almost £300 worse off, research finds - Herald.WalesSAVERS have been urged to consider lesser-known providers to avoid missing out on hundreds of pounds in interest, following new analysis from Moneyfacts.
Thisismoney
First-time buyer mortgage market 'on fire' as three banks slash rates for those with smaller depositsSantander, NatWest and Barclays have all announced they are cutting mortgage rates for first-time buyers.
Kent Live
Clearpay and Klarna shoppers to face new checks in shake-upMillions of people have used Buy Now Pay Later lenders such as Clearpay and Klarna but now new rules are being brought in
OK!
Major change to affect every Klarna and Clearpay shopperUp to 30 million people in the UK have used Buy Now Pay Later schemes including Klarna and Clearpay for everything from groceries to gifts
Cambridge Live
Klarna and Clearpay shoppers to face new checks ahead of payingMillions of people across the UK use Buy Now Pay Later firms, including Clearpay and Klarna to shop
Hull Live
Clearpay and Klarna shoppers to face new checks in shake-upMillions of people have used Buy Now Pay Later lenders such as Clearpay and Klarna but now new rules are being brought in
Daily Record
Important Klarna and Clearpay updates all users should not ignoreMillions of UK shoppers who use Klarna, Clearpay and other Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are set to see major changes, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduces new rules to protect consumers
Daily Mirror
Major change to affect every Klarna and Clearpay shopperUp to 30 million people in the UK have used Buy Now Pay Later schemes including Klarna and Clearpay for everything from groceries to gifts
Sky News
'Shady tax scam': Most Britons think student loan interest rates are too highMost Britons think above-inflation interest rates on student loans are too much to charge graduates, a new YouGov survey has found.
Daily Mirror
NatWest customers could get £37,500 extra in new updateIt’s been called a good thing, but experts have issued a note of caution as well
Express.co.uk
Pension savers urged to get 3 things ‘right’ in 2026 for ’comfortable retirem...Approximately 14.6 million people are making a crucial pension mistake.
GB News
Pension disaster as nearly 15 MILLION Britons failing to save for retirement, DWP revealsNearly 15 million working-age adults across Britain are failing to save enough for their retirement, according to damning new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) analysis.
Business Matters
Gold and silver hit record highs as experts urge Britons to check drawers and jewellery boxesGold and silver prices hit all-time highs, prompting experts to urge Britons to check jewellery boxes and weigh up cautious investment options.
Express.co.uk
Anyone with a jewellery box urged to check it nowA spike has sparked a rush of interest well beyond City traders
Cambridgeshire Live
Mortgage relief on the horizon as major rate fall predictedBrokers predict sub-3% mortgage deals for prime borrowers as inflation falls and lenders gear up for battle over best rates in 2026
Bristol Live
Mortgage ‘comeback’ expected as rates poised to drop below 3%Brokers predict sub-3% mortgage deals for prime borrowers as inflation falls and lenders gear up for battle over best rates in 2026
GB News
Mortgage 'comeback' for Britain as interest rates could drop 'sub-3%'Mortgage brokers are forecasting that rates could dip beneath three per cent during the coming year, with industry experts declaring that 2026 appears poised for a significant turnaround in home lending.
Express.co.uk
Mortgage hunters poised for 2026 gift as rates set to ‘drop below 3%’It comes after inflation fell more sharply than expected and a price war looms
Express.co.uk
Bank of England to announce major interest rates decision at noon - follow liveMortgage holders brace for noon when the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates.
Express.co.uk
Three major Bank of England interest rate changes expected in 2026The Bank of England is meeting on Thursday for the last interest rate decision of 2025
The Negotiator
Bank of England set to cut base interest rate this weekMost analysts agree the Bank will reduce the rate from 4%, with some even saying a 0.5% cut is possible.
Thisismoney
Banks are locked in a mortgage price war. This is what you MUST know to get the best dealBritain’s biggest banks are locked in a fierce mortgage price war, with the lowest rates on the brink of falling below 3.5 per cent for the first time in more than three years.
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A ‘90% chance’ interest rates will be cut on 18 December - what MORTGAGEThe chances of interest rates being cut in time for Christmas are pretty much a certainty after the cost of borrowing was lowered in the United States.
Daily Mirror
UK savers urged to grab best rates - change expected in just daysUK savers are being told not acting could potentially cost them hundreds of pounds
Express.co.uk
UK savers warned top savings rates will vanish within days - act nowThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets next Thursday
Birmingham Live
Over half of Brits fail to answer simple inflation question, new research showsFinancial experts have blamed an “industrial-era curriculum” for the outcome
GB News
Rachel Reeves accused of 'slapping 300,000 workers in the face' with tax relief cutBusiness leaders are speaking out over the Budget measure which will see the flat-rate working from home tax relief cut
Express.co.uk
300,000 workers to lose key tax relief after Budget in ‘another slap in face’The move will raise taxes by up to £124 for those affected, HMRC estimates.
Newspage News
Cutting the cash ISA limit slammed as “another short-sighted move by the government”Cutting the cash ISA limit to £12,000 branded “another short-sighted move by the government” following Budget
Express.co.uk
‘AI bubble that could make dotcom look like blip – evaluations almost obsene’America has sneezed courtesy of Trumps tariffs - we all know what happens now.
Express.co.uk
Turkey prices soar ahead of Christmas in huge blow to UK supermarket shoppersA new analysis has revealed the significant price increases for turkeys across several UK retailers.
Business Insider
What is the BOE expected to do with business rates?The Bank of England is announcing its latest bank rate decision on Thursday, 6 November, and commentary from business owners around the UK suggest that people are divided on whether the Bank should cut...
FT Adviser
Advisers say Reeves is gearing up for a ‘promise breaking Budget’Bemusing and deflective were the words used by the advice community to describe Rachel Reeves’ speech this morning.
Express.co.uk
UK households urged to claim £2,000 ‘top-up’ from HMRC with ‘many missing out’Experts warned “too many still miss out” on the support, which can make the difference between returning to work and staying at home.
FT Adviser
Self-build mortgages grow in popularity as housing supply remains tightSuffolk Building Society has reported “continued growth” for self-build mortgages as housebuilding falls behind targets.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves slammed as UK economy on ‘toxic’ path to inflation chaosThe prediction, from S&P Global, marks a sharp climb from August’s 3.8% rate and is double the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves ‘needs a desperate rethink’ as UK job market tanksThe unemployment rate has hit its highest level in over four years, ONS figures show.
Express.co.uk
Parents urged to claim £2,000 ‘top up’ from HMRCFamilies can get up to £500 every 3 months
Freelance Informer
Property Experts Sceptical Over Latest Property ReformA NewsPage report captures the tension between government ambition and industry cynicism regarding regulatory change in the property sector.
Daily Star
Earnings from adult platforms or Airbnb could stop you getting mortgageMany hopeful lenders turn to side-hustles to raise funds, including Airbnb, Only Fans or even high-risk gambling - but experts have warned some banks could take a dim view
MoneyWeek
The best job sectors for pension contributionsAuto-enrolment rules mean most staff have a workplace pension but some employers are more generous than others. We reveal the sectors that contribute the most.
Birmingham Live
Anyone investing in crypto and Bitcoin warned ‘it’s far too volatile’A total of £148billion was wiped from cryptocurrency yesterday
Business Matters
Gold hits record high as analysts predict $4,000 milestone by ChristmasGold has surged to an all-time high of $3,778 per ounce, with analysts warning it could hit $4,000 by Christmas. Silver has also soared 45% this year amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves tax panic sees withdrawals rise 36% in stampede to the exitThe Financial Conduct Authority revealed savers pulled £70.9billion from their pots in 2024/25
Express.co.uk
Experts warn Rachel Reeves is caught in a ‘debt trap’The surge in the cost of government debt has raised fears of a repeat of the sterling crisis of 1976
MoneyWeek
How inheritance tax trick is helping families save ‘six-figure sums’Happy to skip a generation to save thousands on inheritance tax? A deed of variation could be the estate planning tool you need.
Devon Live
People buying two car models to be £3,570 better offDrivers are being urged to take up the offer
Estate Agent Today
Blow for homebuyers as mortgage rates rise againMortgage rates appear to be going back up amid concerns about inflation despite the Bank of England’s base rate dropping.
FT Adviser
Lenders raise rates despite base rate cutA number of lenders have started to raise mortgage rates which brokers have claimed reflects the government’s fiscal policy.
The i Paper
The little-known rule to cut inheritance tax that could save your children thousandsFinancial advisers are seeing a rise in clients using a “deed of variation” to transfer their inheritance into a trust
City AM
US-style tipping hits UK pubs amid mass closuresThe UK pub industry is facing a new challenge as US-style tipping gains traction, coinciding with a period of widespread pub closures.
Business Matters
Reeves appoints senior business leaders to treasury board – but SME’s call for their own voiceChancellor Rachel Reeves appoints Sir Charlie Mayfield, Edward Twiddy and Jenny Scott to the Treasury board, but SME leaders say small business representation is missing.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves is now your ‘favourite child’ due to inheritance tax pension rulesRachel Reeves may receive a larger cut of some people’s estates than their children, according to a wealth expert’s maths.
Express.co.uk
UK’s ‘best’ Cash ISA with monthly returns and £1 minimum contributionA money expert has revealed the best Cash ISA that savers can currently avail of, with monthly returns and a low minimum contribution.
FTAdviser
Google searches for IHT advice surgeRachel Reeves is turning traditional planning “on its head” by bringing
Business Insider
What does the Bank of England’s expected rate cut mean for the UK’s 5.5 million SMEs?The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee will announce its interest rate decision on 7 August.
Birmingham Live
Five ways Rachel Reeves could cost taxpayers to plug £41bn financial black holeThe UK government has an enormous £41.2bn financial black hole
Express.co.uk
UK house prices booming at fastest rate this year as homeowners get boostThe annual rate of price growth was 2.4%, compared to 2.7% in June, and the average property price is now £298,237, compared to £297,157 last month.
FTAdviser
We are not trying to ‘elbow human advisers off the stage’Laura Cornely has stressed she is not trying to “elbow human advisers off the stage” after some were sceptical about her new app, which looks to
Birmingham Live
HMRC issues order to 12 million which is ‘not grounded in reality’Tax experts have hit out at the Labour Party government’s tax arm, accusing it of living in a “utopian dreamland”.
Sky News
Money blog: ‘Sin taxes’ and pension raid on way, Britons warnedWelcome to the Money blog, Sky News’ personal finance and consumer hub. Today, we help a disgruntled British Airways customer, we explore why Britons are eating out earlier, and we examine what higher-than-expected...
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves savaged by Reform as Chancellor warned a ‘crisis’ is comingEXCLUSIVE: Richard Tice says that unless the country urgently changes course on spending, a crisis is coming.
Express.co.uk
Major update on ‘grossly unfair’ pensions changes as Reeves set to press aheadThe reforms have garnered significant criticism from the pensions industry and other financial experts.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves’ economic chaos leaves Bank of England with ‘big conundrum’One analyst said the Bank was “stuck between delaying rate cuts to tame prices or easing policy to support a weakening economy”.
Express.co.uk
Best savings accounts of the week offering up to 4.75% interestEXCLUSIVE: Experts have listed the best savings accounts ahead of an expected base rate cut in a few weeks’ time.
Daily Telegraph
Dubai lures fleeing Britons with first-time buyer scheme – but there’s a catch’Vulnerable’ young workers opt for enticing new-builds despite warnings of a property price plunge
Express.co.uk
Families without driveways could save up to £1,500 a year in major new car planThe move will be welcomed by people switching to battery vehicles
Bristol Live
Major EV scheme could save you £1,500 and you do not need a drivewayThe Government has announced a £63million plan to make charging easier and cheaper for families without a driveway, with the move set to benefit millions of drivers
Express.co.uk
‘Barrier’ removed in rule change that affects every home without a drivewayThe government has announced a new initiative which promises a £63 million boost to Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Daily Mirror
Rule change removing ‘barrier’ affects every home without drivewayThe Government has announced a £63 million boost to Britain’s electric vehicle revolution, as part of its Plan for Change
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves ‘catastrophe’ strikes as new economic bombshell rocks LabourAs Britain’s economy takes an unexpected downturn, the pressure mounts on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Insider Media
FTSE 100 hits record high - fuelled by mining stocks and Bank of England rate cut expectationsThe FTSE 100 hit a new all-time high this morning (10 July), with experts saying “a cocktail of factors” are driving the rise. Trump's steep tariffs on copper has been one key contributor given the number...
Moneyweek
Fundsmith Equity Fund underperforms again - is Terry Smith still a winner?The short-term returns of the Fundsmith Equity fund have been poor but it still seems to be delivering for investors
Yorkshire Live
Petrol drivers who have bought E10 fuel since April issued warningThe average price of petrol at the pump in the UK is now the highest it has been since April.
Express.co.uk
Petrol prices soars as drivers warned of ’150p per litre’ this summerPetrol prices may be set to dramatically soar this summer with warnings of fees up at 150p per litre.
Business Matters
Trump’s tariffs send UK borrowing costs soaring, forcing Reeves to rethink economic roadmaptrump’s tariffs send uk borrowing costs soaring, forcing reeves to rethink economic roadmap
The Sun
Petrol rockets to highest price in MONTHS with fears it could hit 150p per litrePETROL prices in the UK have jumped to their highest level since April, sparking fears they could climb even higher.
Express.co.uk
DWP blasted as ‘clueless’ as £29,000 pension pot rise claim rejectedEXCLUSIVE: Experts have cast doubt on DWP claims that reforms could add £29,000 to some pension pots.
Express.co.uk
Experts urge calm as Rachel Reeves eyes £10k cash ISA capThe move, expected in the Autumn Budget, would see the current £20,000 allowance cut
Express.co.uk
Cash ISA update as savers can outfox Rachel Reeves with 4 movesExperts have issued advice as to how to swerve a decision described as “utterly deluded”.
This Is Money
Tax hikes Rachel Reeves could impose after the £3bn benefits U-turnBritons are on high alert for further tax hikes after Starmer’s latest U-turn on proposed changes to benefits.
The Telegraph
Army pensions explained: what they are and how to qualifyTelegraph Money explains the perks of an Armed Forces pension and how to access it
FTAdviser
NatWest has ‘broken the mould’ with latest rate cutNatWest has broken the mould by making changes to its product pricing, according to Samuel Mather-Holgate, IFA at Mather and Murray Financial.
FTAdviser
Can parents cover the cost of Labour’s private school VAT plan?With grandparents intending to pull more money from their pensions and parents looking to work for longer than planned or reduce their pension contributions, should Labour comes to power and introduce...
Express.co.uk
Watch out for Big Wednesday - Bank of England decides financial fate of millionsThat 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
Bank of England inflation attitudes survey ‘suggests the cost of living crisis still feels very real’Learn about the results of the Bank of England’s Inflation Attitudes survey. Understand how the cost of living crisis is impacting households.
London Business News
Interest rates expected to ‘hold’ amid worries ‘inflation will return’ this winterStay updated on the latest interest rate projections amidst inflation concerns. Find out if the Bank of England will hold rates steady this winter.
Newspage News
Parallel universe? Brokers lambast Lib Dems“Lib Dems? Who are they?” - Bob Singh, Chess Mortgages.
FTAdviser
What do investors want from their sustainable funds?As clients became increasingly aware of and concerned about ethical issues, advisers are observing a significant rise in demand for sustainable and environmental, social and governance investment...
FTAdviser
Mortgage brokers share policy wishes ahead of electionMortgage brokers are hoping to see policy pledges to build houses, incentivise buyers, and promote the housing department during the election campaign.
London Property News
The Tories have been ‘as good for the country as too much sugar for a diabetic’The Tories have been ‘as good for the country as too much sugar for a diabetic’ ..…
inews.co.uk
How to navigate mortgage ‘confusion’ as some rates rise and others are cutA higher-than-expected inflation reading and general election call on Wednesday was followed by mixed signals in the mortgage market
Bridging & commercial
Specialist finance industry reacts to UK inflation falling to 2.3%The rate of CPI inflation fell to 2.3% in April, edging closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target.
The National
Only two UK interest rate cuts forecast in 2024 as Bank of England meetsNo rate reductions until August and the NIESR now predicts the next British government will have to raise taxes
Introducer Today
Bank of England Base Rate Cut - when will it happen?Bank of England Base Rate Cut - when will it happen?
Express.co.uk
Mortgage warning as experts give their verdict on when interest rates will fallRising mortgage arrears, personal and business failures have sounded alarm bells among brokers, banks and building societies.
FTAdviser
Advisers mixed on emerging markets allocationAdvisers are mixed on their allocation plans for emerging markets, according to the latest FT Adviser poll for Talking Point.
The Intermediary
House prices see 0.7% rise in February – NationwideThe average house price was recorded at £260,420, compared to a slightly lower figure of £257,656 in January.
This Is Money
Should I fix my mortgage or take a tracker? A dozen brokers replyAnyone taking out a mortgage at the moment will likely be pondering the same questions - how long to fix for? Should they fix at all?
The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news
“Waiting for US to cut rates first risks destroying UK economy” – brokersNewspage asked a selection of financial services experts how they would you rate the Bank of England’s performance over the past two to three years
The Intermediary
UK Finance reports significant decline in later life mortgage lending in Q4 2023UK Finance’s Q4 2023 report on later life mortgage lending reveals a substantial downturn in the market, with new loans to older borrowers decreasing by 37.1% year-on-year.
Daily Mail
‘Graduates demanding 100% WFH and won’t come to office for interview’The UK’s post-lockdown work-from-home boom has seen employers downsize their premises , the blame pinned on ‘entitled’ and ‘quiet quitting’ Gen Z-ers who entered the world of work remotely.
Express.co.uk
Bank of England slammed over ‘schizophrenic’ attitude to interest ratesEXCLUSIVE: The Government needs to consider BoE Governor’s position after today’s base rate announcement, a financial expert says.
FTAdviser
Industry pays tributes to former chancellor Alistair DarlingThe financial services industry has paid tribute to the former Labour chancellor of the exchequer, Alistair Darling, after he passed away at the age of 70.
Financial Reporter
Reforms needed to improve BoE’s performance and accountability, new Lords report saysThe report says the Bank of England has \
Express.co.uk
BoE governor is a ‘headless chicken’ who ‘should have gone months ago’BoE Governor Andrew Bailey is under fire after an influential Lords committee said Threadneedle Street needs its remit pruned by the Treasury.
Financial Reporter
"Unworkable" and "incoherent": advisers respond to 'pension pot for life' announcementAdvisers said that although a single pension pot could be beneficial for employees, it would be a "nightmare to establish".
inews.co.uk
9 out of 10 equity release enquiries driven by cost of living pressuresThe reasons behind taking out equity release are changing and are now primarily as people need access to more cash
The Guardian
Insolvencies jump 18% in England and Wales as high interest rates hit firms – business liveRolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as more firms fall into insolvency last month
Express.co.uk
UK economy doom as GDP flatlines and there is ‘no credible plan to save it’EXCLUSIVE: The economy is in trouble and there is no credible plan to save it, a small business owner has said.
Express.co.uk
Interest rates LIVE: Andrew Bailey urged to hold off Bank of England hikesAnalysts are almost unanimously urging the Bank of England to leave rates on hold at 5.25 percent this month, considering a month-on-month easing of core inflation.
The Intermediary
Financial services and property experts urge Bank of England to leave rates on holdFinancial services have almost unanimously urged the Bank of England to leave rates on hold at tomorrow’s MPC meeting, and most are expecting it to do exactly that.
Financial Reporter
Metro Bank secures £925m rescue packageThe Bank is also in discussions regarding the sale of up to £3bn of residential mortgages.
The Intermediary
Metro Bank secures financing with £325m capital raise and £600m debt refinancingIt said the funding would provide the opportunity to grow its specialist mortgage lending operation over the coming years.
FTAdviser
Mortgage price war is ‘over’ as investors mark down BoE expectations“The mortgage price war is over”, Mather and Murray Financial independent financial adviser, Samuel Mather-Holgate, has argued as investors mark down their bank rate expectations.
London Loves Business
‘Tip of the iceberg’ as Bolton Bounce Back Loan abuser banned for 10 yearsThose who abused the Bounce Back Loan (BBL) Scheme are increasingly being held to account, but experts have said this is merely the tip of the iceberg and
Mortgage Professional
Nationwide report: House prices, unchanged in SeptemberExpert claims “the mortgage price war is over”
inews.co.uk
Mortgage price war slows as lenders’ outlook on rate cuts coolsMortgage rates have dropped in recent weeks, but brokers say this trend could now slow down
Express.co.uk
Hunt urged to slash business tax as threat of Truss-backed Tory rebellion growsEXCLUSIVE: The Conservative Party needs to get back to what it used to do and cut business taxes, a businessman has said.
Express.co.uk
Mortgage approvals slump to six-month low as interest rates scare off buyersMortgage approvals for house purchases fell from 49,500 in July to 45,400 in August, the Bank of England reported.
FTAdviser
Latest inflation data is ‘signal’ to hold interest ratesThe 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.
Yahoo News
Bank of England set for last interest rate hike but odds on pause riseThe BoE is likely to pause on hiking interest rates further after Thursday’s decision.
Mortgage Solutions
Planning system, weak leadership and BTL to blame for housebuilding issuesBrokers have suggested that the dire levels of housebuilding in the UK are down to a combination of factors including the attitude of the government, the plodding planning system and the buy-to-let sector...
The Intermediary
Barratt Developments sees annual completions fall by 3.9%In addition, the housebuilder’s adjusted profit before tax was also down, falling by 16.2% to £884.3m.
Introducer Today
Brokers Issue Warning Over ‘Cut Price’ Housing MarketBrokers Issue Warning Over ‘Cut Price’ Housing Market
Mortgage Solutions
Gross mortgage lending and purchase approvals fall in JulyGross mortgage lending declined from £20.4bn in June to £18.7bn in July as approvals for house purchase also fell.
The Intermediary
UK mortgage borrowing rises, but net approvals and gross lending decline in July, says Bank of EnglandNet approvals for house purchases, a predictor for future borrowing, fell to 49,400 in July, down from 54,600 in June.
Property Industry Eye
Nationwide and Santander slash mortgage rates - ‘other lenders may follow’Nationwide and Santander slash mortgage rates - ‘other lenders may follow’ - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting. A forum...
Mortgage Professional
Why will some home sellers not budge on price?Brokers explain what they are seeing the market
Financial Reporter
Santander announces further mortgage rate reductionsRates have reduced by up to 0.20% across residential and buy-to-let products.
Evening Standard
Santander cuts mortgage rates but experts warn price war may end soonThe UK’s top lenders have been cutting mortgage rates after they rose dramatically from May to July, with all of the “Big Six” having cut prices on multiple occasions
The Intermediary
Santander makes a further round of mortgage rate reductionsSantander has announced a further round of rate reductions of up to 0.20%, which will go live from Tuesday 22nd August.
Yahoo News
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns on profits as mortgage rates soar for first-time buyersHaving previously expected a profit of £73.7 million in June, the group now projects profits to come to just £50 million
Evening Standard
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns on profits as first-time buyer mortgage rates soarHaving previously expected a profit of £73.7 million in June, the group now projects profits to come to just £50 million
Mortgage Solutions
Brokers welcome ‘dead’ August as chance to recharge before market returnsIntermediaries have welcomed the fact that business levels in August have been low, suggesting it offers a chance to recover from the “rollercoaster” of recent months ahead of the market kicking back into...
Express.co.uk
British businesses back Brexit as they warn rejoining EU is a ‘joke’EXCLUSIVE: Businesses warn they are drowning in paperwork but have rejected the idea of rejoining the EU after Brexit.
The Telegraph
London house prices fall for first time in four yearsCapital is most exposed to declining buying power, with warnings of more pain to come
The Intermediary
UK employment rate drops slightly as unemployment rises to 4.2% in second quarter of 2023, ONSThe UK’s employment rate for April to June 2023 was estimated at 75.7%, a decline of 0.1 percentage points from the first quarter of the year, according to newly released data.
The Intermediary
“Trussonomics wasn’t entirely bonkers after all” - experts share their viewsFree UK news agency, Newspage, sought the views of financial services experts and business owners on whether Liz Truss’s headline policy of ultra-low corporation tax rates, like Ireland, could have benefitted...
The Telegraph
‘I have had clients in tears’: First-time buyers burned by Help to BuyScheme encouraged people to buy property now beyond their means, say critics
Mortgage Strategy
HSBC and TSB to cut rates on new business resi loansHSBC will cut rates on selected two-, three- and five-year fixed-rate residential loans for new borrowers from tomorrow (9 August). The bank says it will update the market on the scale of its reductions...
The Times
Should I pay off my mortgage early or boost my pension?A mortgage and pension are the two biggest financial responsibilities a person will have — but which should you prioritise in a crisis?
Mortgage Solutions
Small increase to base rate may be sign of BoE running out of steam – industry reaction - Mortgage SolutionsThere were hopes that the Bank of England (BoE) would pause its base rate hike cycle today, but the modest 0.25 per cent increase may suggest the run of monetary tightening is coming to an end.
FTAdviser
BoE’s 14th consecutive interest rate rise is ‘absolute lunacy’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.
Express.co.uk
Interest rate hike branded ‘absolute lunacy’An expert has slammed the Bank of England for raising the base interest rate to 5.25 percent saying bosses need to reverse the hike.
Express.co.uk
House price meltdown warning ahead of Bank of England’s next interest rate moveEXCLUSIVE: Another interest rate rise from the Bank of England will spark a housing market meltdown, a finance expert has said.
FTAdviser
HSBC becomes first high street lender to reduce ratesHSBC has become the first high street lender to announce it will be reducing rates on a number of its fixed-rate products, after better than expected inflation data.
Mortgage Solutions
Credit card spending rises year-on-year - Mortgage SolutionsCredit card spending rose year on year in April but the number of outstanding balances that were not cleared before interest accrued fell slightly.
Evening Standard
Is London heading for a house price apocalypse?The property market could tumble by up to 20 per cent, experts warn, unless the Bank of England halts interest rate rises
B2L Insider
Coventry closes BTL products with 48 hours’ noticeCoventry for Intermediaries is closing some BTL products as of 8pm tomorrow (18th July).
FTAdviser
Coventry for Intermediaries announces imminent product closureCoventry for Intermediaries will be closing products at 8pm on Tuesday July 18, the lender has announced.
Express.co.uk
Britons to suffer US-style crash as UK housing market ‘a total omnishambles’EXCLUSIVE: Borrowers in Britain and the US are suffering as mortgage rates climb and house prices fall.
inews.co.uk
How much house prices could drop by due to rising interest rates, according to expertsSome experts suggest increases of 10% are likely - though others have forecast larger falls
FTAdviser
Upcoming inflation data ‘sink or swim’ for mortgage holdersThe publication of inflation data later this week will be a case of “sink or swim” for mortgage holders, Dimora Mortgages director, Jamie Lennox, has stated.
Mortgage Solutions
TSB and Halifax increase rates – round-up - Mortgage SolutionsTSB has upped rates across select mortgages within its residential, buy-to-let, product transfer and additional borrowing ranges.
inews.co.uk
UK’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax among banks to hike rates as crisis continuesOne mortgage broker called the latest increase from Halifax ‘brutal’
Financial Reporter
Average five-year fix surpasses 6% - brokers reactBrokers noted that rates are still available below 6% but predict rates to rise further.
Pensions Expert
Still unloved: Annuities struggle to shake off their inflexible reputationAt least a fifth of savers do not believe annuities offer good value, despite rates being at a near 14-year high, a survey has revealed.
The Telegraph
Five-year mortgage rates pass 6pc for first time this year - latest updatesThe average rate for a five-year fixed mortgage has surpassed 6pc for the first time this year as Britain's property crisis deepens.
The Telegraph
Bailey warns wage rises are ‘unsustainable’ as interest rates hit 5pcAndrew Bailey has said pay cannot keep rising at its current pace if people want inflation and borrowing costs to fall after the Bank of England pushed interest rates to 5pc.
IFA Magazine
“Geographic arbitrage increasingly common” as Brits plan to spend time abroad to reduce energy bills and cost of livingA new survey of 2000 people, conducted by investment comparison site Investing Reviews, has revealed that 42% of Brits would prefer to leave the UK and live
The Intermediary
“If rates are raised further on Thursday, the future is bleak”Many in the financial services industry are bracing themselves for the fallout from another interest rate hike.
The Independent
Government urged to end ‘mortgage horror show’ as average two-year rate tops 6%Calls for intervention were made as the average two-year fixed-rate mortgage deal topped 6% for the first time this year.
The Guardian
Average two-year fixed rate mortgage deal hits 6% for first time this year, as Sunak rules out extra help – business liveAverage mortgage rates hit highest level since December, as asking prices for British homes fall in June for the first time in six years
AOL
Mortgage mayhem: More lenders up interest rates on fixed dealsAverage rate on two-year fix rose from 5.72 per cent to 5.75 per cent on Tuesday
Evening Standard
Mortgage mayhem: More lenders up interest rates on fixed dealsAverage rate on two-year fix rose from 5.72 per cent to 5.75 per cent on Tuesday
Express.co.uk
State pension warning as triple lock slammed as ‘daft policy’The triple lock may not be sustainable as state pension payments could become too much for the Government to pay, experts have exclusively told Express.co.uk.
Evening Standard
House prices falling at their fastest rate in 14 years amid higher interest ratesBuyers ‘spooked’ by threat of yet more interest rate rise pain on mortgages
The Independent
Spike in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessed as interest rates soarLenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures
North Wales Pioneer
Jump in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessedLenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures.
Evening Standard
Nationwide to hand back £100 to 3.4m membersNATIONWIDE today unveiled plans to return £340 million direct to members as new chief executive Debbie Crosbie pledged her commitment to the mutual status that has seen the group thrive.
Evening Standard
Jump in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessedLenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures.
Daily Mail
Jobs that may be ripped into 40p tax band if wages rise with inflationExperts expect inflation to increase prices by more than 9% by 2027, and if the amount people earn matches, those currently earning as little as £46,000 could be dragged into the higher band.
FTAdviser
Brokers call for more lender innovation after Skipton 100% mortgage launchThe launch by Skipton Building Society of a deposit-free mortgage, specifically aimed at renters has taken the headlines by storm.
Daily Mail
How UK inflation affects YOU: From mortgage rates to fuel costsThe latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed inflation still at 10.1 per cent in March after a surprise acceleration in February.
This Is Money
Next keeps guidance despite smaller-than-feared dip in salesThe FTSE 100 retail bellwether reported a 0.7% drop in full-price sales for the three months to the end of April, better than the 2% decline it had forecast.
Industry.fashion
Industry reacts to NEXT results: “It’s doing everything investors could ask of it in a difficult retail environment”We gathered commentary from experts and analysts to gauge their reaction and gain insight into how the future looks for the high street giant.
Financial Reporter
Sunak considering relaunching Help to Buy scheme - brokers reactSunak is reportedly drawing up plans to bring back the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.
BBC News
UK house prices in surprise rise in April, says NationwideMarket conditions improving after prices fall for seven consecutive months, Nationwide says.
FTAdviser
Brokers split on potential return of Help to BuyThose in the mortgage advice space are split on the announcement this week that the government is considering a return of Help to Buy, but many have said reintroducing it would be a good thing - so long...
Freelance Informer
Majority of people are looking for new work because their pay is not keeping pace with inflationWith the vast majority of pay increases not keeping pace with inflation, two-thirds of workers are searching for a new job
Financial Reporter
Brokers face increase in complaints over two-year fixesJencap Partners says the number of mortgage complaints and claims will inevitably increase, regardless of whether they have any merit.
The Intermediary
Consultancy warns of rise in broker clients claiming they were misadvisedCardiff-based Jencap Partners has warned that ambulance chasers could start targeting brokers with claims regardless of merit.
Mortgage Professional
Will interest rates return to pre-pandemic levels?Experts slam the IMF for living in “cloud cuckoo land”
inews.co.uk
What is going on with mortgage rates and what your strategy should be if you remortgageHomeowners and first time buyers are concerned about whether mortgage rates will continue to rise as the base rate increases
Mortgage Solutions
Customers warned of ‘ambulance-chasing’ firms promising stamp duty refundsBrokers, lawyers and IFAs have warned customers of “ambulance-chasing” companies promising sizeable stamp duty refunds on a no-win no-fee basis.
Mortgage Professional
Home offers under asking price – why they are still occuringRICS data shows majority of homes are being sold below original listing price
The Intermediary
Interest rates to return to low levels once inflation calms, IMFThe IMF’s World Economic Outlook says rates are likely to head back to the historic lows if the country gets on top of inflation.
FTAdviser
Royal London: Aegon protection sale will come as a relief to advisersThe announcement that Royal London is to buy Aegon UK’s individual protection book will come as a relief to most advisers, the mutual’s boss has said.
Mortgage Solutions
Public’s trust in Martin Lewis ‘an opportunity’ for advisers ‒ analysisThe financial services industry is responsible for the lack of trust it enjoys from clients, compared with the likes of Martin Lewis, brokers have suggested.
Evening Standard
London house prices to ‘fall 10 per cent this year’ warns UK economistLondon buyers will be particularly vulnerable to a slump as interest rate rises on large loans push up mortgage payments
Mortgage Solutions
Three-year fixes are the ‘Goldilocks’ option but the product cupboard is bare – analysisThree-year fixed mortgages could be a good product for borrowers who feel alternatives are too long or short, but a lack of options and inconsistent pricing means they are often not chosen.
Evening Standard
London house prices to ‘fall 10 per cent this year’ warns UK economistLondon buyers will be particularly vulnerable to a slump as interest rate rises on large loans push up mortgage payments
Mortgage Professional
Bank of England’s rate increase is dangerous for the economy, expert claimsThe Bank of England has increased the base rate for the 11th consecutive time
Your Money
Borrowers stuck on 7% default rates as Land Registry backlog ‘beyond a joke’ - Your MoneyHomeowners remortgaging their properties are coming off cheap fixes onto pricey standard variable rates of up to 7.5% because of big delays - up to two years - at HM Land Registry (HMLR).
IFA Magazine
UK Inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4% in February - advisers and mortgage experts share their responsesWith the latest UK inflation data published this morning showing an unexpected jump to 10.4% to the end of February from 10.1% in January, it will not only give
The Intermediary
Credit Suisse acquisition by UBS “may be a saving grace for UK borrowers” -Following the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse, many are suggesting that the Bank of England may hold rates this week.
FTAdviser
UBS takeover of Credit Suisse spooks marketsGlobal markets opened lower this morning (March 20) as fears grow over the stability of the banking sector after UBS’s takeover of Credit Suisse was agreed.
FTAdviser
IFAs expect Ssas interest to boom following Spring BudgetAdvisers expect interest in small self-administered pension schemes to boom among business owners following last week’s Spring Budget.
CityAM
If you can’t afford your mortgage: What the FCA’s lender guidance means for borrowersSuccessive interest rate rises are increasing mortgage costs for millions of borrowers, according to both regulators, lenders and advisers. One of the
Mortgage Professional
What is the future of online estate agents?Does face-to-face interaction with an estate agent make a difference?
Financial Reporter
Will the latest GDP data influence next week’s rate rise decision?Brokers discussed what rate decision they believe the Bank of England will make.
Financial Reporter
Over 50s trust Martin Lewis more than financial advisers - brokers reactBrokers said that regulation and negative perceptions of the financial services industry are holding back the advice sector.
IFA Magazine
Halifax February House Price Index - reaction from lenders, estate agents and brokersFollowing the Halifax February House Price Index announcement, brokers, estate agents and property experts have shared their thoughts with IFA Magazine via Ne
Mortgage Professional
Bank of England base rate – will it rise further?A host of industry experts chime in
Evening Standard
Virgin offers sub-4% five-year fix for new purchasesNew 3.95% fixed rate will require a 40% deposit
Mortgage Professional
Four trends to prepare for in the intermediary business nowThese brokers say they are focused on remortgages and product transfers for now
Protection Reporter
Your views: should personal finance commentators like Martin Lewis have advice permissions?A look at whether MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis should have advice permissions - with views from the adviser community.
B&C
Inflation drops to 10.1% and average house price hits £294,000 — industry reactsThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen to 10.1% in the 12 months to January 2023, down from 10.5% in December last year.
FTAdviser
Brokers sceptical of calls for green stamp duty rebateMortgage brokers have said a stamp duty rebate to help homeowners retrofit their properties to make green home improvements is a good idea in principle but in reality is unlikely to be successful
Mortgage Professional
Bank of England’s interest rate policy and what it got ‘wrong’Expert said the Bank of England could have avoided drastic rate increases
Mortgage Strategy
Monthly construction output remains flat for December: ONSMonthly construction output is estimated to be flat in volume terms in December 2022, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The flat volume came from a 0.5% increase in new work,...
Peer2Peer Finance News
Investors urged to diversify into P2PInvestors could diversify their portfolio amid high inflation and economic uncertainty by upping their exposure to peer-to-peer loans
AOL
Virgin offers sub-4% five-year fix for new purchasesNew 3.95% fixed rate will require a 40% deposit
Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chip index sets new record, Barratt green shootsLondon’s FTSE 100 index has set a fresh record after risk appetite was boosted by strong trading for US markets last night.
IFA Magazine
Virgin launches 5-year fixed rate at 3.95% - reactionVirgin, from today, has gone sub-4% on 5-year fixes, at 3.95%. Importantly, it is also offering a 3.99% 5-year fix for purchases. Free PR platform, Newspage, so
Evening Standard
Virgin offers sub-4% five-year fix for new purchasesNew 3.95% fixed rate will require a 40% deposit
The Telegraph
Wait until this date to fix your mortgageFixed-price deals will fall below trackers as rates rise – soon it will be time to lock in
PeopleManagement
What does the NHS long Covid pay decision mean for employers?In light of recent news that healthcare staff face sick pay reductions because of a change in policy, People Management provides an update on the state of play with long Covid
FT Adviser
Govt collects extra £4.2bn in stamp duty taxHM Revenue Customs collected an extra 4 2bn in stamp duty tax last year on homes seeing receipts for the tax jump by 69 per cent
Metro.co.uk
The tax-free way to help with mushrooming mortgage paymentsThe Rent A Room Scheme could be an answer for some struggling homeowners.
Freelance Informer
Why Do The Self-Employed Have To Make Payments On Account?‘Payments on account’ are advance payments made to HMRC towards your tax bill (including Class 4 National Insurance if you’re self-employed).
IFA Magazine
Financial services brokers and advisers unite in criticism as they respond to ‘downright disgusting’ DeadHappy advertNewspage have asked financial services experts for their views on the latest DeadHappy ad featuring murderer Harold Shipman and shared them with IFA Magazine. N
People Management
Two thirds of businesses would consider paying a salary to suit inflation, survey findsBut only a small percentage of firms intend to raise pay, as experts warn wide-scale increases could result in a ‘more severe recession’
FTAdviser.com
Drop in house price growth as brokers say enquiries ‘dried up’House price growth slowed in November according to the latest government house price index released today January 18 while brokers say new mortgage enquiries have dried up
Mortgage Strategy
December inflation eases slightly to 10.5%: ONS – Mortgage StrategyInflation in the UK was 10.5% in December, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals. December’s figure is slightly down from the 10.7% reported in November and represents the...
Mortgage Strategy
December inflation eases slightly to 10.5%: ONSInflation in the UK was 10.5% in December, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals. December’s figure is slightly down from the 10.7% reported in November and represents the...
This Is Money
First-time buyer mortgage payments now 39% of salaryHouse price rises also mean a 20% deposit on a typical first-time buyer home is now equivalent to 112% of the pre-tax income of a typical full-time employee.
Mortgage Solutions
SLS In Focus – Second charge interest will continue to grow over next three to four yearsSpecialist Lending Solutions “In Focus” series deep dives into different areas of the specialist lending market. For this quarter, we are looking at the second charge market and are asking brokers what...
Mortgage Professional
House prices and the mortgage market in 2023: fasten your seatbeltsFour views on the outlook for 2023
IFA Magazine
ONS report into housing costs impacting householdsFollowing the ONS report published this morning, Newspage has collected and shared the thoughts of Advisers and brokers. Many are concerned about the ever-incre
Financial Reporter
1.4m remortgagors facing higher interest rates in 2023: ONS4 in 10 of those with a mortgage are now worried about changes in interest rates on their mortgage.
Mail on Sunday
Your credit rating could be wrong - here’s how to sort itWealth & Finance writers asked each of the three main credit rating agencies for their records - and found the results could be very different.
Mortgage Solutions
The eight watchwords that will define the mortgage market in 2023As we kick off a new year, Mortgage Solutions reveals the words that those in the industry think will characterize 2023.
Financial Reporter
What will happen to buy-to-let in 2023?Some mortgage brokers predict an exodus, while others believe next year could be an opportunity for savvy and cash rich landlords.
The Intermediary
House prices dip again in December - NationwideHouse prices declined for the fourth consecutive month in December with the rate of annual house price growth dropping to 2.8%, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index.
Mortgage Professional
UK GDP falls in Q3 – more than initially reportedHouseholds have responded to the falling economy by saving more
Wealth Briefing
Investment Managers React To Bank Of England Rate HikeAfter the Bank of England raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 3.5 per cent this week, investment managers discuss the impact of the move and future actions.
IFA Magazine
Should the Bank of England increase interest rates today? advisers and mortgage brokers give their verdictsIt is widely anticipated that, in their pursuit of trying to curb double-digit UK inflation, the Bank of England’s MPC will today decide to hike interest rates
Mortgage Solutions
Equity release pricing beginning to fall but stabilisation will be ‘slow’ – analysisEquity release pricing has started to come down from the highs seen during the mini-Budget.
The Telegraph
Half a million landlords to be hit by soaring costs as fixed rate mortgages expireMonthly repayments could jump by 120pc, pushing investors into a loss
Protection Reporter
8% of adults cancelling insurance products during cost-of-living crisis8% have cancelled a financial product such as a pension or dental/life insurance.
IFA Magazine
UK Finance Report warns of ‘softer mortgage market’ but does it go far enough? Brokers respondThis morning’s UK Finance report about mortgage forecasts has predicted a ’softer mortgage market in 2023, as affordability comes under pressure from inflation
GoodTo
How much is the Cold Weather Payment and who can get it?Temperatures have dropped, triggering the Cold Weather Payment for many - here’s what you need to know
Mortgage Strategy
Construction output hits record £15.2bn in October: ONSConstruction volumes lifted by 0.8% in October, with output hitting £15.2bn, the highest monthly level since records began in January 2010, says the Office for National Statistics. The rise was the fourth...
AOL
The cost of living saving people are making that could make life ‘a million times worse’One financial advisor has urged people who are considering making the saving: ‘Don’t.’
Yahoo News
The cost of living saving people are making that could make life ‘a million times worse’One financial advisor has urged people who are considering making the saving: ‘Don’t.’
The Times
Should you wait until after Christmas to buy a house?Winter has arrived with a cold blast in the property market with the news that the average house price dropped by 2.3 per cent (£6,827) last month — the la
Swindon Advertiser
How to avoid embarrassing yourself at the Christmas partySWINDON business experts have offered advice on how to avoid embarassing disasters at upcoming Christmas parties.
Yahoo News
How to avoid embarrassing yourself at the Christmas partySWINDON business experts have offered advice on how to avoid embarassing disasters at upcoming Christmas parties.
IFA Magazine
Report links depression and the cost of living crisis – but are advisers seeing evidence with clients?As the cost of living crisis continues to hit families and businesses alike, the ONS published a report this morning about depression and the cost of livin
IFA Magazine
“A nightmare for employers” – HRs and small business owners respond to Govt plans for flexible working from Day One and multi-employmentHRs, recruiters and small business owners have responded to new plans by the Government to allow employees to ask for flexible working from day one of their emp
Financial Reporter
How much of an issue is affordability? - brokers reactShould house price growth be included in the 2% inflation target?
Development Finance Today
Homes England reports 22% drop in affordable housing completionsHomes England’s latest housing statistics report revealed a 22% decrease in the number of affordable homes completed between 1st April and 30th September 2022 through the agency’s housing programmes in...
Mortgage Strategy
Housing completions down 16%: ONS | Mortgage StrategyThere were 14,812 housing starts on site and 12,118 housing completions delivered through programmes managed by Homes England in England between 1 April and 30 September. The number of housing starts represented...
The Intermediary
Annual house price growth slowed to 4.4% in November from 7.2% in OctoberNationwide’s seasonally adjusted measure of house prices fell by 1.4% month-to-month in November while year-over-year growth dropped to 4.4%, from 7.2% in October, well below the consensus, 5.8%.
Financial Reporter
More people turning to equity release as cost of living bites - brokers reactBrokers have warned that people need to be aware of the ramifications and risks of taking out equity release during the cost of living crisis.
IFA Magazine
A lifetime mortgage rate starting with a 5? More2Life listens and acts following a mortgage broker’s requestIFA Magazine has heard of a fantastic example of lenders and brokers working together to try and find solutions for hard pressed borrowers in today’s challeng
Mortgage Strategy
Mortgage borrowing drops in October: BoE | Mortgage StrategyThe 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,...
Financial Reporter
more2life launches sub-6% lifetime mortgage following broker feedbackLifetime mortgages have fallen back under 6% with the launch of a new rate from more2life.
Financial Reporter
What are the options for borrowers remortgaging in negative equity?Brokers discuss the impact of a reduction in house prices moving into 2023.
Corporate Adviser
Inflation/wages growth gap revealed by ONSOver the two time periods of January through March 2022 and April through June 2022, the growth of regular salaries
The Intermediary
To track or to fix? The Big Broker DebateWith mortgage rates now dropping back from recent highs should brokers be advising people to opt for the security of a fixed rate or a cheaper tracker or variable rate mortgage?
Mortgage Strategy
Housing supply in England up 10%: GovtHousing supply increased by 232,820 in England in 2021 to 2022, up 10% on the years 2020 to 2021, according to the latest government figures. Net additional dwellings in 2021 to 2022 are 4% below their...
The Telegraph
Virgin Money pulls first-time buyer mortgages as house price falls loomLenders continue to shun ‘riskier’ borrowers amid a falling property market
inews.co.uk
Is this the beginning of the end for the 5% mortgage? Why lenders are pulling low-deposit loansVirgin Money has pulled its 5 per cent deposit mortgages leading some experts to believe other providers will do the same
IFA Magazine
ONS report into wages and inflation - professional and scientific sectors keep pace, retail, property and finance sufferSince May to July 2022, the professional and scientific industry has been the only one where regular wage growth (excluding bonuses) has remained higher than in
Metro.co.uk
What the Autumn Statement means for you, one week after it was deliveredBusinesses are counting the cost and left reeling amid growing uncertainty.
This Is Money
Virgin Money PULLS 5% deposit and Help to Buy mortgagesBrokers are predicting that other lenders could follow suit, with some even forecasting the end of 10% deposit deals as banks seek to minimise risk.
Mortgage Solutions
Experts predict mortgage and base rates post Autumn StatementMarket experts seem to believe that post Autumn Statement, the base rate and mortgage rates will start to fall (sooner or later).
IFA Magazine
11.1% inflation figure makes ‘grim but unsurprising reading’As we digest the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, which showed UK inflation coming in at 11.1% for the twelve months to October - and which ha
Mortgage Professional
Are offset mortgages a good option right now?Brokers share their views on offset mortgages given market conditions
FTAdviser.com
‘We shouldn’t have to mitigate IHT’Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to tighten the tax screws on Britons in the Autumn Statement on Thursday November 17 and clients will need help but advisers have said the one tax they should not have...
MoneyWeek
How to invest in gold | MoneyWeekGold can be a good way to diversify your investments and help during difficult markets.We look at how to get started with the precious metal.
The Sunday Telegraph
Landlord profits will slump to just £7Buy-to-let investors will need to massively increase rents, or inject thousands into properties to cut mortgage costs
This Is Money
House repossessions rise 15% in three months amid high mortgage ratesIncreased borrowing costs coupled with higher energy bills and general inflation could lead to more forced home sales, experts say.
HeraldScotland
‘Real nervousness’ in housing market as Persimmon reveals fall in buyer demandPERSIMMON has reported a fall in average selling prices and an increase in cancellations amid “real nervousness” in the housing market.
The Scotsman
Persimmon sees rising cancellations and cooling prices as housing market comes under pressureHousebuilding giant Persimmon has revealed tumbling buyer demand, rising cancellations and falling prices as economic gloom and soaring mortgage rates hit the UK property market.
The Intermediary
Majority of brokers predict a house price fall of 10% or less - PollA poll of mortgage brokers and estate agents from Newspage found that 58% expect house prices to fall by up to 10%.
IFA Magazine
BoE rate rise: Reaction from mortgage brokers and IFAsFollowing today’s news that the Bank of England has hiked rates by 0.75%, the biggest single rise since 1989, mortgage experts have been sharing their thought
Mortgage Professional
Broker’s frank assessment of Rishi Sunak’s start as prime ministerHow long before Sunak calls a general election?
Professional Adviser
Advisers pragmatic on likely 0.75% rate riseIFAs and financial planning specialists are sharing their views ahead of what has been forecasted to be the biggest interest rate hike in more than 30 years.
Financial Reporter
How will tomorrow’s rate rise decision affect mortgages? - brokers reactThe Bank of England is expected to raise rates by 0.75% at its next meeting.
Mortgage Strategy
Markets shaping up for rate hike to 3% tomorrowThe Bank of England (BoE) is preparing to hike interest rates by 75 basis points to 3%, according to multiple reports. Yahoo News says financial markets are anticipating such a hike. Meanwhile, Reuters...
GoodTo
Will benefits rise with inflation and how much could they go up by?As the cost of living continues to rise, will benefits rise with inflation?
Mortgage Professional
Martin Lewis advice: Is going on to an SVR a smart tactical decision?Mortgage industry reacts to comments regarding lenders’ SVRs
Mortgage Professional
Truss quits – mortgage industry reactsSimilarities to a “wet lettuce” are drawn
Mortgage Solutions
Mortgage professionals speak out after Liz Truss resigns – analysis - Mortgage SolutionsThe mortgage industry reacts with gallows humour, demands for an election and calls for economic stability after Liz Truss resigns as PM.
The Intermediary
Brokers hit back at Martin Lewis’s latest “irresponsible” mortgage advice“Get that fella off the TV and let’s see his CeMap papers. Since when has sound financial advice been given on speculation” said one broker.
IFA Magazine
Mini-Budget U-turn: “The age of the saver may be back.” - reaction from brokers and IFAsFollowing the impact of today’s political announcement on borrowers and savers, a selection of IFA and Brokers have commented. Samuel Mather-Holgate of Sw
Swindon Advertiser
‘Can you put the toothpaste back in the tube?’ - Swindon firm boss calls for General ElectionA Swindon business owner has damned under-fire Prime Minister Liz Truss by saying: “Can you put the toothpaste back in the tube?”
FTAdviser.com
IFAs: Mixture of drawdown and annuities is best optionWith annuity rates rising sharply in recent weeks a number of IFAs said a combination of drawdown income and annuities could be the best approach
FTAdviser.com
‘I keep thinking I will find Boris in the shower’UK economic woes are so bad right now that advisers feel they are either on the Titanic or in some terrible 1980s sitcom where they are trapped in a nightmare
B&C
Bank of England expands gilt purchase operationThe Bank of England has today (11th October) announced that it will widen the scope of its daily gilt buying operations to include purchases of index-linked gilts.
IFA Magazine
As annuity rates reach 13-year highs, IFAs deliver their verdict on whether people approaching retirement should take them...With annuity rates rising sharply in recent weeks, IFAs on Newspage, the free PR platform, have been responding to the question as to whether annuities are some
Law360 - The Newswire for Business Lawyers
BoE Steps Up Intervention To Protect Pension Funds - Law360The Bank of England introduced new measures to calm markets on Monday as it announced it would wind down its £65 billion ($72 billion) government bond-purchasing plan launched in September to help stabilize...
IFA Magazine
BoE widens gilt purchase operations to include index-linked gilts - reaction from advisers, investment and wealth managersThis morning, the Bank of England has announced that it will widen the scope of its daily gilt purchase operations to include purchases of index-linked gilts,
FTAdviser.com
BoE widens gilt purchases after continued bond market volatilityThe Bank of England has widened its bond purchasing programme to include index linked gilts after another turbulent day in UK bond markets
Financial Reporter
Bank of England doubles government bond purchase limits in further support measuresThe Bank of England has announced additional measures to support market functioning and support an orderly end of its purchase scheme which is in the final week of operations.
IFA Magazine
Bank of England announces additional measures to support market functioning - reactionThis morning, the Bank of England has announced a series of additional measures to support the government bond market, including the launch of a Temporary Expan
IFA Magazine
Do we need to rethink the risk around asset classes & the ‘lifestyling’ in pensions? verdict from IFAs after a turbulent...Worries about interest rate volatility following Chancellor Kwarteng’s (not so) mini-budget, as well as rising rates and the huge turbulence and concerns in th
ICAEW
Tax rate U-turn: is it enough to right the markets?Following the government’s U-turn on the abolition of the additional rate of income tax, financial services professionals give their view on its impact.
IFA Magazine
Is the 95% LTV mortgage set to disappear? Brokers give their verdictWith all the question marks surrounding the economy, rates set to rise further (potentially sharply) and some predicting a property market crash, one broker h
The Telegraph
House price boom wanes as buyers pull outSales are falling through in the wake of interest rate rises
Financial Reporter
U-turn on axing of top rate of tax - brokers reactFollowing the news that the Government have U-turned on a plan to abolish the 45p rate of income tax for top earners, Newspage asked brokers for their responses:
IFA Magazine
Chancellor Kwarteng performs abrupt U turn on the Government’s plan to cut 45% tax rate - finance experts commentThe Chancellor has made a dramatic statement to the media this morning announcing a pretty big U turn in Government policy. He has revealed that the reduction
The Times
Just how much is your energy bill going to go up?From today 29 million households will be paying more for their energy — just as the temperature dips and the nights draw in. Dual fuel homes not on a fixed rat
Express.co.uk
Annuities emerge from doldrums as interest rates rise in UKWorkers retiring now are getting a 35 percent boost to their retirement income compared to last year because of soaring pension deals.
The Telegraph
‘The dam has burst’: property chaos as buyers pull out and sellers slash pricesSales are falling through and hundreds of thousands will be shut out of the market
Mortgage Solutions
BoE must ‘step in’ and govt ‘get a grip’ to beat mini Budget blues – analysis - Mortgage SolutionsAfter an unprecedented week of turmoil in the macroeconomic and mortgage markets, industry insiders give their verdict on what needs to happen now
IFA Magazine
Nationwide September HPI - “In the property market, it is officially now business as unusual” - reactionFollowing the Nationwide September House Price Index published this morning, mortgage and property experts have commented. Andrew Montlake, managing director o
B&C
Industry reacts to Bank of England’s gilt market operationYesterday (28th September), the Bank of England (BoE) announced it will carry out temporary purchases of long-dated UK government bonds to restore orderly market conditions.
Evening Standard
FTSE Live: Bank of England intervenes to calm UK debt marketThe Bank of England intervened to calm the fraught conditions in UK debt markets by pledging to buy long-dated gilts and suspending plans to sell its existing holdings.
Dailystar.co.uk
Britain being run by ‘dunces’ after Truss and Kwasi’s ‘s***show’ mini-budgetPM Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng are being castigated after their mini-budget which saw sterling fall to just $1.03 yesterday, with the Bank of England likely to hike interest rates
This Is Money
How much have interest rate rises added to mortgage costs?The sharp rise in mortgage costs since the start of the year has driven up monthly payments, with the average two-year fix now £250 more a month on a £250,000 loan.
Londonlovesbusiness
Pound crash: Emergency rate hikes and UK company becoming takeover targetsThe news that the Pound has hit a record low this morning against the greenback, and is moving every closer to parity, has sent shockwaves in the City, Markets and beyond. Here’s…
MoneyWeek
Sterling crashes to its lowest since 1985 after mini-Budget | MoneyWeekThe pound has fallen hard and is heading towards parity with the US dollar. Saloni Sardana explains why, and what it means for the UK, for markets and for you.
Daily Mail
Family-run businesses ‘thrown to wolves’ by chancellor’s ‘mini’budget’Industry bosses and business owners today were divided over Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’ announcement, in which the Chancellor unveiled the biggest package of tax cuts in 50 years
FTAdviser.com
UK bond yields surge after chancellor’s ‘mini statement’The value of UK Treasuries has fallen sharply after this morning s fiscal statement which announced a raft of unfunded tax cuts for businesses and high earners as well as home buyers
FTAdviser.com
Cut in stamp duty will ‘stimulate already overheated market’Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is set to introduce a cut in stamp duty in the mini Budget but industry experts said its impact will depend on whether it is a short or long term measure
Financial Reporter
Rate rise of 0.75% will "send shockwaves through the property market"This week, many expect the Bank of England to raise rates by 0.75% in an effort to combat inflation. Newspage asked 10 brokers what it would mean for borrowers and the property market more generally.
IFA Magazine
“A rate increase of 0.75% will send shockwaves through the property market” - brokers on this week’s rate decisionThis 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
MSN
Should you use a bridging loan to speed up buying a house? They make you a cash buyer but charge eye-watering interest......With the housing market still a competitive place, some buyers are using bridging loans to avoid getting stuck in chains and secure their dream home.
This Is Money
Homebuyers use eye-wateringly expensive bridging loans to avoid chainsWith the housing market still a competitive place, some buyers are using bridging loans to avoid getting stuck in chains and secure their dream home.
Daily Mail
Homebuyers use eye-wateringly expensive bridging loans to avoid chainsWith the housing market still a competitive place, some buyers are using bridging loans to avoid getting stuck in chains and secure their dream home.
Financial Reporter
Energy price cap could bolster housing demand, brokers predictFollowing Liz Truss’s energy price cap announcement last week, some brokers have suggested that property market activity may start to tick up again now that people know what’s happening with their utility...
IFA Magazine
Land Registry HPI: “Curiously, activity may even ramp up again now that everyone knows what’s happening with their utility...Andrew Montlake, managing director of the UK-wide mortgage broker, Coreco: “The July data has been skewed by the Stamp Duty holiday so needs to be taken with
Express.co.uk
‘Huge relief to millions’ Firms welcome bill freeze announced by TrussBUSINESS leaders and consumer groups said the Government’s new Energy Price Guarantee will bring ‘huge relief to millions’.
IFA Magazine
Liz Truss confirmed as next Tory Leader and thereby new UK Prime Minister - the industry reactsSo now we know. Liz Truss will be the new UK Prime Minister. Whilst the leadership election felt like it had been going on forever, in reality it was only on 7
IFA Magazine
Nationwide House Price Index: “Obscene rise in energy bills is something that needs to be proactively addressed by lenders”...Following the Nationwide August House Price Index published this morning industry experts have reacted. Ross Boyd, founder of the always-on mortgage comparison
Daily Mail
Ofgem raises energy price cap to eye-watering £3,549The new cap announced by Ofgem today will come into effect for around 24million households in England, Scotland and Wales on default energy tariffs on October 1.
Express.co.uk
Britons urged to ‘lock in mortgage rate now’ as inflation soars - beware ‘word of caution’ | Personal Finance | Finance |...INFLATION has hit a fresh 40-year high of 10.1 percent, sparking calls for those with a mortgage to take action now.
IFA Magazine
UK HPI June 2022 - “we could see a 5%-10% fall in house prices over the course of the next year” - reaction from property...Following the UK House Price Index (June 2022), property experts have reacted. Ryan Joyce, director of Nottingham-based independent mortgage broker, Key Mortg
Express.co.uk
‘Anarchy in the streets’ this autumn as ten percent inflation leaves UK on brink of chaosBRITAIN is facing the prospect of “anarchy in the streets” and people “starving in their own homes”, small UK businesses and charities have warned on the day inflation moved into double figures.
IFA Magazine
BoE hikes rates by 0.5%: “Homeowners facing a world of pain” say expertsFollowing the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates by 0.5%, a selection of advisers, wealth managers and mortgage brokers share their thought
Daily Mail
Could rising energy bills spell the end of working from home?EXCLUSIVE: Households across the UK have been warned of an annual energy bill in excess of £3,600 this winter, making it extremely expensive to heat and power properties.
Estate Agent Today
Should the BoE hike up interest rates this week? Experts give their viewAhead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week, a selection of IFAs, brokers and estate agents outline whether they think rates should be increased and why.
CityAM
Bank of England’s interest rate rise this week: Brokers and agents across the City give their takeThe governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, and the rest of the monetary policy committee will hike interest rates 50 basis points this Thursday.
Financial Reporter
Should the Bank of England continue to raise interest rates? - brokers reactAhead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week, Newspage asked a selection of IFAs, brokers and estate agents whether they think rates should be increased and why.
IFA Magazine
Should the Bank of England raise rates this week? Reaction from IFAs, brokers and estate agentsAhead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week, a selection of IFAs, brokers and estate agents gave their view on whether they think rates should be
FTAdviser.com
Property sales slow due to cautious buyers and ‘miserable’ stockResidential property sales dropped by more than half in June compared to the same period last year with experts putting the drop down to hesitant buyers and lacklustre stock
IFA Magazine
HMRC Property Transactions: “Last year’s data was skewed signifcantly by the Stamp Duty holiday” - reactionFollowing the June 2022 property transactions data just published, mortgage and financial experts have commented: Alastair Hoyne, managing director at London-b
IFA Magazine
ONS GDP data (May) - reaction from Govt high street and financial services expertsThis morning the latest monthly ONS economy stats were released, highlighting a Gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.5% in May 2022, after a decline of 0.2%
FTAdviser.com
Lick your wrists to stay cool: Advisers’ top heat-busting tipsAdvisers have shared their top tips for keeping cool while carrying on creating financial plans for clients ranging from drinking iced water to licking your wrists like a monkey
Metro.co.uk
The cost of living crisis: 16 ways Nadhim Zahawi can try to fix itAdvice for a chancellor with his work cut out.
Mortgage Solutions
Brokers fear coming financial storm may result in equity release ‘misuse’The cost-of-living crisis has put mortgage affordability under strain, and many brokers agree that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been correct in flagging equity release as a product that may...
The Telegraph
Equity release rates hit six-year highHomeowners wanting to unlock cash from their property face rates above 5pc