David Stirling's Media Coverage
The Sun
The little-known new-build mortgage trick that could slash your rate below 2% – here’s howBUYERS snapping up a new-build home could slash their mortgage rate to below 2% using a little-known scheme, hugely reducing their monthly repayments.
Belfast Live
HMRC April 2027 new tax 'already having impact' says Belfast financial adviserDavid Stirling said people were already making changes
Daily Express
New HMRC tax planned for April 2027 'already having impact'A Belfast financial adviser says enquiries about inheritance tax planning have risen by 50% as families rush to review their finances
Daily Mirror
https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/inheritance-alert-200-mistake-could-37532277Experts have explained how to avoid problems at a difficult time
Money Marketing
Advisers urge families to record inheritance wishesFinancial advisers are urging people to record who should inherit sentimental possessions, warning that informal promises over family heirlooms can lead to bitter disputes after death.
The Sun
Nationwide becomes first major lender to DROP rates as 1.8million face remortgaging shock this yearNATIONWIDE Building Society has become the first major lender to cut mortgage rates after weeks of increases across the market.
The Mirror
Halifax change for customers ‘from Wednesday’ with extra costsExperts said it had comes as a surprise given changes elsewhere
Daily Mirror
Nationwide makes ‘welcome’ change for customers from TuesdayThings are really up and down at the moment
AOL.com
Nationwide makes change for customers from Tuesday in ‘welcome move’ - AOLThings are really up and down at the moment
AOL.com
New ISA rules mean ‘new charge’ for savers paid to HMRC - AOLExperts have said the new rules are more complicated than they first seem
Daily Mirror
New ISA rules mean ‘new charge’ for savers paid to HMRCExperts have said the new rules are more complicated than they first seem
AOL.com
Santander and Octopus Energy new £29,000 update issued - AOLThe bank ‘deserves genuine credit’ says one expert
Cambridgeshire Live
Santander and Octopus Energy praised over new ‘£29,000’ offerSantander has launched a deal with Octopus Energy
North Wales Live
Santander and Octopus Energy praised over new ‘£29,000’ offerSantander has launched a deal with Octopus Energy
Daily Express
Santander and Octopus Energy new £29,000 update issuedSantander and Octopus Energy new £29,000 update issued
Wales Online
Santander and Octopus Energy praised over new ‘£29,000’ offerSantander has launched a deal with Octopus Energy
Thisismoney
Mortgage rates see biggest spike since start of Iran conflict as five lenders put up prices in 24 hoursMortgage rates are spiking as five mortgage lenders upped their pricing in the last 24 hours in response to the escalating conflict in Iran.
The Times
How HMRC became a Kafkaesque nightmareThe push towards a fully digital service and a cull of admin staff has left taxpayers with nowhere to turn when automated systems fail
Cambridheshire Live
Barclays update as borrowers told to ‘sharpen their pencils’Barclays has new details for customers
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
Employer News
Jobseekers aged 50 and older are being written off and automatically filtered out due to “quiet bias”, experts warnNews Jobseekers aged 50 and older are being written off and automatically filtered out due to “quiet bias”, experts warn
Chronicle Live
Virgin Money follows Nationwide with change for UK customersExperts are expecting more soon as well
Daily Express
Virgin Money makes key change for UK customers following NationwideExperts are predicting others will soon follow suit
Daily Mirror
Virgin Money confirms immediate change for UK customersExperts are predicting more to come
The Independent
Nationwide makes third cut to mortgage deals – with more lenders to followAct now if you are due for a renewal - most lenders let you change to a better deal later
Daily Express
Nationwide confirms key change for customers ‘from Tuesday’Nationwide has given a new update to start the week
Cambridgeshire Live
Halifax ‘positive’ move after new Nationwide updateIt’s a mixed and changing picture
Daily Express
Halifax announces change for customers as Nationwide issues updateFeels like a brief breather, not a turning point
Wales Online
Santander shares good news for these customers - from FridaySantander is making a major change this week
Daily Express
Major Santander change from Friday - what customers need to knowMany Brits have been handed a rare piece of good news after Santander announced a major change from Friday.
Daily Mirror
New Halifax update given to customers ‘but could be short-lived’There was good news for customers announced on Tuesday afternoon
Daily Express
Halifax customers get new good news update ‘but it might be short-lived’Blink and you’ll miss it
Daily Mirror
‘Good news’ update for Santander, first direct and TSB customersThe picture is changing day by day at the moment
Daily Express
New ‘good news’ announcements for TSB, first direct and Santander customersCautiously hopeful, until it all flips again
Sky News
Typical homeowner could save £31,000 in interest - so why don't experts agree on overpaying your mortgage?Mortgage overpayments are an increasingly publicised means of mitigating higher interest rates.
Liverpool Echo
Nationwide makes new announcement and customers ‘should take action’Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow
Lancs Live
Nationwide makes new announcement and customers ‘should take action’Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow
Cambridge Live
Nationwide makes new announcement and customers ‘should take action’Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow
Daily Star
Nationwide customers given new update with ‘act now’ adviceHalifax also gave an update on Monday afternoon
Teeside Live
Nationwide makes new announcement and customers ‘should take action’Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow
Daily Mirror
Nationwide customers given new update with ‘act now’ adviceHalifax also gave an update on Monday afternoon
Surrey Live
Nationwide makes new announcement and customers ‘should take action’Halifax has also given an update and others are predicted to follow
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
City AM
Barclays joins run of mortgage rate hikes in blow to borrowersBarclays has slapped a 0.1 per cent increase on rates on a selection of its productions including residential purchase and remortgage ranges.
Sky News
11 financial New Year’s resolutions to get your money in orderHoping to get your finances in order this year? Whether it’s clearing debt or building a nest egg, here are some New Year’s resolutions to help you become more money-savvy - and tips from experts on how...
GB News
House prices drop £1,789 as Halifax says affordability improves: 'Green light for many first-time buyers!'Average UK house prices fell last month with an improvement in affordability for first-time buyers, the latest figures from Halifax show.
Express.co.uk
HSBC slashes interest on mortgages in first cuts of 2026 as ‘rate war’ brewsThe lender has also introduced new affordability stress rates, in another boost for homebuyers.
Estate Agent Today
New year starts with new mortgage rate cutsBrokers have hailed a “statement of intent” from HSBC after it became the first lender to cut mortgage rates in the new year.
GB News
Mortgage WIN as HSBC fires starting gun on 2026 rate cuts: 'First lender to show their hand in the New Year'HSBC has become the first major UK lender to cut mortgage rates in 2026, announcing reductions across a wide range of residential and buy-to-let products from January 5.
The Guardian
HSBC becomes first big UK lender to cut its mortgage rates in 2026Reduction follows Bank of England’s base cut in December, with further cuts expected this year
Express.co.uk
Major bank to reduce mortgage rates that could cause ‘rates war’ between lendersExperts predict this move will be followed by other major banks.
GB News
Nationwide Building Society issues property market update as 'house prices will continue to stall in 2026'Mortgage analysts are warning that "house prices will continue to stall in 2026" after data from Nationwide Building Society found a dip in property prices towards the end of last year.
MoneyWeek
300,000 remote workers to miss out on working from home tax reliefThousands of workers forced to work from home will no longer benefit from the working from home tax relief next year. How will it affect you?
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.
GB News
Pension crisis for workers as Rachel Reeves's £4.7bn 'salary sacrifice raid' to 'shrink retirement pots'The Chancellor unveiled changes to salary sacrifice rules which could impact pension savings for millions
Business Matters
£4.7bn ‘salary sacrifice raid’ could see pension benefit scrapped by thousands of employers, experts warnExperts say Reeves’ £4.7bn salary sacrifice cap will make pension schemes far less attractive, push employers to cut benefits, stall hiring and shrink workers’ long-term retirement pots.
FT Adviser
Pension switching riddled with delays and inconsistency, advisers claimAdvisers say inconsistency of service standards is the biggest problem with switching pension funds to a new provider.
Express.co.uk
Huge boost for borrowers as major lender cuts rates by up to 0.2%One expert said rate cuts are “landing just when borrowers need them most”.
FT Adviser
Nationwide launches interest-only mortgages but brokers suggest cautionBorrowers need to go into interest-only
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.
Business Matters
Rise in people and firms cancelling private medical insurance as tax squeeze bites: “The numbers no longer stack up”Financial advisers report a rise in businesses and individuals cancelling private medical insurance as tax pressures and costs mount.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves crisis as borrowing soars and ‘UK on verge of being repossessed’Experts have waded into shocking new Office for National Statistics data showing UK’s borrowing soared last month, in part thanks to public sector pay rises.
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.
FT Adviser
AI provides the wrong financial advice half the timeAI only gets advice correct half the time leaving Brits at risk of making damaging errors, according to research by financial education specialists Investing Insiders.
The Sun
New 5% deposit mortgage launched to help first-time buyers get new-build homes as government scheme axedHOUSE hunters could land their new home with a 5% mortgage deposit thanks to a freshly unveiled loan scheme.
This Is Money
Mortgage rates RISE for first time since February as Budget fears growAverage mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in eight months, as lenders exercise caution ahead of possible tax rises in November’s Budget.
Express.co.uk
Parents urged to claim £2,000 ‘top up’ from HMRCFamilies can get up to £500 every 3 months
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
Bristol Live
HMRC considering ‘blatant’ change to tax the bank of mum and dadCritics warn that it would have a ‘drastic effect’ on families in the UK
Daily Telegraph
Mortgage lender bans deposits from Bank of Mum and DadNew loan reserved for first-time buyers without access to parental help
FT Adviser
Lender retention push must not erode consumer choiceMortgage lenders have been urged to put more effort into client retention as a small uplift in retention can disproportionally boost profits.
Devon Live
‘Daft’ new HMRC rules could hit ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’The potential proposal involves reducing the longstanding £3,000 annual tax-free gift allowance
Lancs Live
‘Bank of mum and dad’ at risk in HMRC tax plan say expertsChancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be planning a move that would target families, say critics
Wales Online
HMRC to make ‘blatant’ change to tax the bank of mum and dadThe HMRC is rumoured to be planning a clampdown on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, with critics warning that it will have a ‘drastic effect’ on families in the UK
North Wales Live
Rumoured HMRC crackdown on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ sparks warning‘From everyday living expenses to help with property deposits, this support is essential’
Glasgow Live
UK households warned over potential HMRC crackdown on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’“Family gifts can be the difference between affording a deposit, keeping up with bills, or accessing good education.”
Birmingham Live
UK households warned over HMRC crackdown on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’Reeves blasted for an inheritance tax plot which is “turning grandparents into tax evaders”.
This Is Money
How Labour’s tax plans could send property market into MELTDOWNA series of property market tax proposals which have been floated ahead of the Autumn Budget are already hitting confidence among landlords and home movers.
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.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves handed dire property tax warning over ‘wealth exodus’ fearsCritics argue hikes to capital gains tax (CGT) risk punishing long-term savers and destabilising the housing market rather than raising sustainable revenue.
London World
Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' could hit London homeowners the hardestA property expert has said homeowners in London and the South East will be hit hardest by Rachel Reeves' proposed mansion tax
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves disaster as insolvency expert issues dire 5-word debt warningAnalysts have noted that bankruptcy rates have dipped only because many struggling households cannot even afford the court fees associated with going bust.
The i Paper
How tightening inheritance tax gifting loopholes would impact familiesIf gifting rules are tightened, people could turn to inventive new tactics to pass on more of their cash and assets, say experts
what MORTGAGE
Is private school VAT pushing up house prices? - what MORTGAGEThe introduction of VAT on private school fees has heightened competition for the best state schools, meaning in some areas buyers would be willing to pay an average of £40,500 more for a property.
FTAdviser
Google searches for IHT advice surgeRachel Reeves is turning traditional planning “on its head” by bringing
FTAdviser
Could buy now, pay later be costing customers a mortgage?Consistently using buy now, pay later (BNPL) services such as Klarna could impact customers’ ability to get a
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves causes fresh confusion over inheritance tax changesGoogle data shows huge spikes in people seeking ways to avoid paying the levy
FTAdviser
Quilter ARs move to restricted model an ‘opportunity’ for IFAsQuilter’s decision to move its remaining independent appointed representatives to a restrictive model is a “good opportunity” for IFAs, Rowley Turton director, Scott Gallacher, has said.
The i Paper
Cheapest mortgage rates expected to drop below 3.5% in 2026Falling rates would be good news for remortgagers, but experts caution reductions are not guaranteed
Chronicle Live
Nationwide, Santander and TSB cut mortgage rates in ‘bold’ moveNationwide Building Society has cut rates by up to 0.21 percentage points, following similar reductions by TSB, which has cut selected deals by up to 0.30%, and Santander, which reduced some fixed rates...
Express.co.uk
‘Bold’ moves by Nationwide, TSB and Santander in tit-for-tat home loan warThe latest reductions are a boost to hard-pressed borrowers taking out new loans.
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”.
The Negotiator
Interest rate cut next month now certain, brokers claimThe latest figures on economic output mean Andrew Bailey and the Bank of England are likely to reduce the base interest rate next month, mortgage experts predict.
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
Moneyweek
Should the income protection age cap be lifted?You can only get income protection cover if you are below age 59. With people now working for longer, should the limit be raised?
FTAdviser
Income protection cap leaves older workers exposedThe insurance industry needs to address an “outdated” approach to
FTAdviser
Will IHT reforms change commercial property purchases via pensions?Advisers have questioned whether inheritance tax reforms could stop people buying commercial property via their pensions.
Daily Record
Customers of three UK banks issued warning over change starting todayA significant change will come into play from Wednesday that will affect thousands of money-minded consumers
Yorkshire Live
HSBC, Barclays and NatWest bank account holders issued warning from tomorrowEarlier today, HSBC confirmed it is raising rates across its fixed range by up to 0.25 per cent
Birmingham Live
Warning for anyone banking with NatWest, Barclays, HSBC from tomorrowThe move follows similar increases launched today by HSBC and comes just hours after NatWest said it was cutting rates from the same date.
Chronicle Live
Nationwide customers hit with ‘cruel’ £330 riseThe average mortgage is around £132,378, 0.25% of which is around £330 a year or an extra £28 a month
Express.co.uk
Nationwide customers may face £360 blowNew rates could mean people are £360 out of pocket per year.
Express.co.uk
UK households hit with £330 blow as Barclays and Nationwide hike mortgage ratesA rise in inflation appears to have spelt the end of a series of mortgage rate cuts for borrowers with both Barclays and Nationwide increasing theirs.
FTAdviser
Nationwide raises mortgage rates after ‘grim’ inflation dataNationwide has raised mortgage rates after “grim”
Daily Mail
Experts reveal tips to protect against inflation after ‘Awful April’Inflation is back on the rise, with a shock jump arriving today. Financial experts gave us their top tips on what you can do to protect your wealth and income.
The Sun
Boost for first-time buyers as third major lender SLASHES affordability rulesFIRST-TIME buyers have been given another boost after a third major lender slashed its affordability rules. HSBC has become the latest bank to make changes to its mortgage offer so that buyers can …
Express.co.uk
Two major lenders slash rates as borrowers to cash in on ‘summer mortgage war’HSBC and Santander have announced cuts to their mortgage interest rates, as other lenders look likely to follow suit, experts claim.
Express.co.uk
Trump ‘playing poker’ with 90-day tariff pause as he ‘waits to see who folds’Others, however, have suggested Mr Trump’s decision stems from the market’s adverse reaction to the package of tariffs he announced on “Liberation Day” on April 2.
The Guardian
Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4% amid US tariffs turmoilBank is largest UK lender to cut rates in apparent response to turbulence, and experts predict others will follow
London Property News
‘Go go go!’ Coventry goes sub 4% on 2-year fixed ratesAmid all the ongoing market turmoil, Coventry Building Society has today gone sub-4% on a 2-year fixed rate (at 65% LTV with a £999 fee). The lender is reducing all…
Daily Mirror
Trump’s tariff war - The good news for families including mortgages and petrolPresident Trump’s tariffs bombshells - which keep on coming - have unsettled financial markets but there could be benefits for millions of UK households
London Property News
Halifax rate changes suggest ‘markets expect base rate cuts this year but are less sure about 2026 onwards’Halifax rate changes suggest ‘markets expect base rate cuts this year but are less sure about 2026 onwards’ ..…
Birmingham Live
Halifax making big change to bank accounts which kicks in tomorrowHalifax is the latest lender to announce rate cuts, which will go live from tomorrow, Friday 7 March.
FTAdviser
HSBC to cut rates amid ‘volatile week’HSBC is cutting residential and buy-to-let rates across the board from Monday (February 24).
FTAdviser
Google reviews for advice businesses ‘disappear overnight’Businesses in the advice space have seen genuine Google reviews “disappear overnight” in recent days.
Birmingham Live
Barclays bringing in mortgage rule change ‘starting from Tuesday’The high street banking giant, which is rivalled by the likes of HSBC UK, Santander, Lloyds, NatWest, Nationwide and more, has confirmed it will be reducing key mortgage rates from Tuesday, February 4.
Express.co.uk
Barclays cuts mortgage rates - everything we know so farBarclays has confirmed it will be reducing key mortgage rates from Tuesday, February 4
Oxford Mail
Nationwide mortgage changes ‘a kick in the teeth’ for buyersNationwide is increasing the sole applicant minimum income from £35,000 to £40,000 on popular mortgages
Watford Observer
Nationwide mortgage changes ‘a kick in the teeth’ for buyersNationwide is increasing the sole applicant minimum income from £35,000 to £40,000 on popular mortgages
The Herald
Nationwide mortgage changes ‘a kick in the teeth’ for buyersNationwide is increasing the sole applicant minimum income from £35,000 to £40,000 on popular mortgages
Express.co.uk
Santander says people with a mortgage can save thousandsThe banking giant has shared how people could claw back a small fortune
Property Soup
Homeowners could save thousands by using ‘Dry January’ cash boost to overpay mortgageWith many choosing to ditch alcohol this January, research from Santander has shown that putting some – or all – of the money usually spent on booze each month towards mortgage overpayments could save...
Express.co.uk
Lenders slash mortgage interest by up to 0.35% in start of ‘mini-rate war’Two lenders may have already sparked the anticipated mortgage rate “war” ahead of January.
This Is Money
Two banks lower mortgage rates as best fixed deals close in on 4%NatWest has cut some of its fixed mortgage rates for the second time this month, and the bank is now offering the lowest five-year fix on the market.
Express.co.uk
Santander, Barclays, TSB and Halifax cut home loan ratesSantander, Barclays, TSB and the Halifax are reducing rates on new deals after some others cut the cost of new home loans earlier this week
Bristol Live
Mortgage price war heats up as prices slashed ahead of ChristmasIt comes as finance experts are predicting a home sales boom in the coming weeks as buyers attempt to avoid a rise in stamp duty from April 1
FTAdviser
Borrowers ‘finally get a break’ with end of year mortgage rate cutsBorrowers are “finally getting a break” as mortgage rates are cut, according to brokers.
Express.co.uk
Barclays and TSB customers given Christmas mortgage boostBoth Barclays and TSB have cut interest rates on new deals with rivals expected to follow suit in the coming days
Manchester Evening News
Mortgage rates cut as price war heats up ahead of ChristmasIt comes as finance experts are predicting a home sales boom in the coming weeks as buyers attempt to avoid a rise in stamp duty from April 1
Wales Online
Barclays and TSB announce mortgage rate cuts as lenders gear up for price warThe reductions come as finance experts predict there will be a house sales boom in the coming weeks to avoid the rise in stamp duty from April 1
Birmingham Live
DWP under fire for Get Britain Working Again reforms which are ‘all so 1980s’Jobcentre reform will be at the centre of the Labour Party government’s plans to “get Britain working again”, it has emerged today.
Express.co.uk
NatWest pushes up mortgage rates as banks turn screw on home buyersThe decisions come against the background of the October budget
Sky News
House prices rise again - but advisers bemoan 'absolute pandemonium' since budgetThere has been another increase to house prices in the UK, official figures show.
Sky News
How to get a mortgage if you’re self-employed - by industry insidersGetting a mortgage if you’re self-employed can be tricky. Luckily, we’ve got expert advice to make the process a little easier.
Express.co.uk
First shots in mortgage price war as Barclays cuts fixed rates to under 4%The fall is expected to trigger rivals to follow suit against the background of predictions the Bank of England could cut the base rate twice before Christmas
Evening Standard
Barclays is latest lender to increase fixed mortgage ratesMove follows sharp rise in gilt yields in the City in run up to Budget
CityAM
UK house prices rise for third straight month ahead of BudgetHouse prices rose to their highest level since June 2022, but the Autumn budget could derail the positive momentum.
inews.co.uk
The biggest mortgage mistakes people make - and how to avoid themWhen you are about to make a dream purchase, you do not want an error to scupper things for you
This Is Money
Close to half of self-employed people have faced mortgage rejectionSelf-employed workers are often subjected to tougher checks, mainly because they are considered to have a more irregular or complex income and are therefore viewed as riskier by lenders.
The Sun
Sub 3% mortgages ‘possible’ as BoE hints at ‘aggressive’ interest rate cutsSUB 3% mortgages could be on the cards as the Bank of England hints at more “aggressive” rate cuts. It comes after a host of major lenders have made reductions to rates. The news follow…
The Negotiator
Nationwide green lights ‘game changing’ 6x earnings mortgagesNationwide is to allow FTBs the largest income multiplier compared to its mortgages rivals, signalling a likely upturn in market activity.
The Guardian
Nationwide to allow first-time buyers to borrow six times their earningsBuilding society ramps up mortgage price war with ‘gamechanging’ move, and it also cuts rates
Birmingham Live
Santander bringing in ‘landmark’ change to accounts ‘starting on Tuesday’A variety of other rate cuts and changes have also been announced.
Express.co.uk
New twist in mortgage price war as TSB makes “aggressive” cuts on new ratesMortgage brokers described the rate cuts across a series of products as “aggressive” and predicted that other major lenders will follow suit
FTAdviser
New Leaf sees ‘big increase’ in brokers becoming IFAsMortgage and wealth network New Leaf has reported a rise in the number of brokers seeking to become independent financial advisers.
The Independent
NatWest latest lender to offer mortgage under 4% in new price warThe high street lender began offering a 3.89 per cent deal with a £1,495 fee on Tuesday, following hot on the heels of other attractive offers for homeowners from Santander, Barclays, HSBC and Halifax
Birmingham Live
NatWest ‘follows Santander’ and announces new rules ‘effective today’NatWest has announced that, effective 13 August, it is making a number of rate reductions to their New Business product range.
FTAdviser
Businesses looking to expand indicates ‘tipping point’ in economyThe latest report from UK Finance shows “we have reached a tipping point in the economy”, displaying one of the more positive readings of SME finance in some time.
Sky News
Money blog: HSBC announces mortgage rate increasesHSBC has today announced wholesale rate hikes across its residential and buy-to-let mortgage product ranges. Read this and the rest of today’s consumer and personal finance news below - and leave your...
The Intermediary
Ultra long mortgages FOI “highlights the bind many borrowers are in at present” - The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage newsIn the last quarter of 2021, nearly a third - 31% - of new mortgages had an end date beyond the state pension age.
inews.co.uk
The average mortgage fee now costs over £1,000 - here’s how to pay lessMortgage deals have fallen in recent months, and brokers have said they expect lenders to continue cutting rates in the coming weeks, with five-year fixed mortgages potentially going to below 4 per cent
The Intermediary
Halifax and NatWest make further fixed rate mortgage cutsNatWest now offering a 2-year fixed remortgage from 4.87%.
FTAdviser
Barclays rate reduction will ‘fire up’ the high streetBarclays's announcement of the first sub-5 per cent 2-year fixed remortgage product in months will “fire up the rest of the high street”, EHF Mortgages managing director, Justin Moy, has said.
The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news
Brokers criticise lenders for giving notice of rate changes without publishing themMore and more lenders are announcing they are cutting rates but are not actually revealing those cuts until the next day, frustrating brokers.
Mortgage Professional
The UK housing market – what’s driving business?Brokers have conflicting views on the most popular areas of the market
Yahoo News
UK’s lowest mortgage rate deal falls below 5% after interest rate pauseUK mortgage lenders announce further cuts to deals, following interest rate freeze.
Belfast Telegraph
House prices fell in August at sharpest annual rate since 2009, says NationwideThe average UK house price fell in August at the sharpest annual rate seen in 14 years, according to an index.
HeraldScotland
House prices fell in August at sharpest annual rate since 2009, says NationwideHouse prices fell by 5.3 annually in August, taking the average property value to £259,153, Nationwide Building Society said.
The Independent
Sharp drop in UK house prices as rising cost of borrowing hits marketHouse prices fell 5.3% in August, the biggest annual percentage drop since 2009
The Telegraph
House prices suffer biggest drop since 2009 as mortgage approvals plummet - latest updatesThe drop in house prices deepened last month to the leave the market at its weakest since 2009 as mortgage approvals plummeted.