Babek Ismayil's Media Coverage
Daily Mirror
New warning for tenants as they face 'extremely steep' rent rises after rule changeNew figures released this week paint a difficult picture for tenants
Property Portfolio Investor
Landlords leaving the rental market: 27 per cent plan full exit by 2029More than a quarter of landlords plan a full exit by 2029. Why landlords leaving the rental market could hand Britain’s tenants to corporate giants.
The Mirror
Nationwide update this week ‘reflects the true reality’New data has been released following a Nationwide update this week
Daily Mirror
New Nationwide update as ‘impact feeds through’The building society has given its latest take
Wales Online
Nationwide Monday update as ‘conditions perfect for bargain’The building society released a key update on Monday morning
Daily Express
‘Cost reduction’ announced for NatWest and Santander customersStill feels like pennies off, mind
Liverpool Echo
NatWest and Santander customers ‘cost reduction this week’Both banks have announced changes
Cambridgeshire Live
NatWest and Santander customers ‘cost reduction this week’Both banks have announced changes
The Mirror
‘Critical’ Thursday bank decision ‘could mean cost cuts reverse’There has been relief in recent weeks, but that could change rapidly
Daily Express
Bank’s ‘critical’ decision on Thursday ‘could reverse cuts in days’Feels like the goalposts are shifting again
Liverpool Echo
Nationwide change begins today as benefit ‘passed to customers’Halifax has also made an announcement, following TSB, Santander, Barclays and HSBC
Daily Mirror
New Nationwide and Halifax messages to customers ‘starts today’It has been a week of change
Daily Express
Nationwide announces major change for customers ‘from today’Feels like a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment
Glasgow Live
Nationwide customers face new £360 cost from today after decisionThe past couple of weeks have been rough for people in this position
Daily Mirror
Nationwide brings in ‘new £360 charge’ for customers from todayThe past couple of weeks have been chaos
Express.co.uk
Nationwide and Virgin Money customers ‘hit with new £360 charge’Anyone currently in this position must be wondering what’s happened over the past fortnight
Swindon Advertiser
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Hexham Courant
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Andover Advertiser
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Times and Star
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Express.co.uk
Nationwide makes major change for customers ‘from today’That monthly payment dread is back
The Pembrokeshire Herald
House prices rise 1% annually but experts warn Iran crisis could hit marketHOUSE prices across the UK increased by one per cent over the past year, according to the latest figures from Nationwide, but experts have warned that global tensions could quickly undermine the fragile...
Thisismoney
House prices rise in 'modest recovery' - but will a Middle East conflict mortgage spike derail growth?House prices grew 1 per cent in the year to February in a 'modest recovery', Nationwide Building Society data shows.
Express.co.uk
Key Nationwide update for customers but it ‘could be derailed’It’s been a turbulent weekend on the world stage
Daily Mirror
Nationwide gives ’10% rise’ update but weekend events ‘could derail’Experts have given their verdict after a turbulent weekend on the world stage
Thisismoney
Mortgage borrowers could enjoy lower rates thanks to falling inflation and rising unemploymentMortgage borrowers could start to see fixed rate deals fall as the latest data on the UK economy released today suggests further cuts to the Bank of England base rate could be on the cards.
Express.co.uk
Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.54% in ‘great news’ for marketThe wider industry has reacted to the news, with brokers suggesting the cuts could prompt other lenders to follow.
Thisismoney
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates - could it trigger a new price war?Nationwide Building Society has announced it is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.16 percentage points.
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
Property Portfolio Investor
Property transactions rise 5% year-on-year as housing market shows signs of thawingUK property transaction levels picked up in December, adding to evidence that the housing market is slowly regaining momentum after a subdued period.
GB News
Housing market hits highest level in eight years: 'The best year for property since the financial crisis'The number of properties available for purchase across Britain has reached its highest point in more than eight years, according to new research from Zoopla.
Express.co.uk
Three major banks slash mortgage rates in ‘important’ market signalExperts are expecting further steady, gradual reductions through 2026.
Thisismoney
hree major banks slash mortgage rates in new year boost for borrowersThree major high street banks have kicked off 2026 by slashing the interest rates on their mortgages.
Birmingham Live
UK house price growth slows following small 3% rise in AugustUK monthly private rents increased by 5.5%
The i Paper
House prices could drop ‘sharply’ in coming months over Budget concernsExperts say sellers are being forced to cut property prices - which could be good news for first-time buyers
This Is Money
Barclays cuts mortgage rates for home buyers with smaller depositsThe high street bank is now offering the only sub-4% deal on the market for someone buying with a 20% deposit.
Express.co.uk
Major bank re-launches sub-4% interest mortgage deals in ‘market turning point’Brokers have said the move marks a “significant” moment for the mortgage market.
Express.co.uk
Stubborn inflation leaves experts all saying same thing about interest ratesMortgage brokers have shared their verdict on what today’s inflation data means for interest rates.
Yorkshire Evening Post
House prices here in Leeds remain feisty as UK average approaches £300,000House prices remain feisty in Leeds as the UK average leapt to a new record high - and could hit £300,000 by the end of the year.
Express.co.uk
Homebuyers urged to follow these steps to move in by ChristmasThe tips are extremely beneficial for all those looking to buy a new home this year.
The Independent
Business news live: House prices fall with ‘market struggling’ on stamp duty changeStock market news and latest business and finance updates from Monday
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds househunters handed boost as interest rates cut means affordable 'dream home' in sight, experts sayLeeds househunters have been handed a fresh boost after the Bank of England cut interest rates - with a leading city mortgage broker predicting buyers in the region will soon be cashing in.
Estate Agent Today
Down valuations on the rise as valuers turn cautiousMortgage brokers have warned about a surge in “atrocious” down valuations among lender’s valuers.
London World
London mortgage broker warns about 'atrocious' down-valuations‘We’re seeing more and more down valuations now, which is creating a real headache for everyone involved.’
MoneyWeek
House prices rising fastest in areas with highest crime rates – where does your area rank?Property prices are higher in safer areas but growing more slowly than in places benefiting from gentrification and buy-to-lets
Daily Mail
End of Britain’s housing boom? Warning issued for sellersThe average price tag on a home coming to market in the UK fell to £373,709 this month - marking a £4,531 or 1.2 per cent decrease on June, according to property website Rightmove.
Express.co.uk
Labour’s 1.5m homes target branded ‘pipe dream’ after construction slumpThe 1.5 million new homes target “certainly won’t be achieved in this political term”, said Stephen Perkins, managing director at Yellow Brick Mortgages.
Daily Telegraph
First-time buyers helped by looser affordability checksHalifax said lenders were “taking a more flexible approach to affordability assessments” as they attract more first-time buyers.
Daily Telegraph
Housebuilding stocks fall after price shockProperty developers struggled on the London stock market after the sharpest decline in house prices in more than two years.
News and Star
Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cutsNationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money, and TSB have each announced further rate cuts.
Chelmsford Weekly News
Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cutsNationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money, and TSB have each announced further rate cuts.
Southend Echo
Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cutsNationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money, and TSB have each announced further rate cuts.
The National
Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cutsNationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money, and TSB have each announced further rate cuts.
Redditch Advertiser
Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money and TSB issue ‘extremely positive’ rate cutsNationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money, and TSB have each announced further rate cuts.
Express.co.uk
Bank of England urged to cut interest rate to 4% - follow liveMortgage holders brace for noon when the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves savaged over ‘fantasy politics’ after Cash ISA plan rubbishedThe Labour Government’s 1.5 million new homes plan is ‘fantasy politics’ with experts warning homeownership may suffer under potential cash ISA changes.
Express.co.uk
Mortgage interest cuts to be ‘short-lived’ after inflation boosts swap ratesThe chances of further Bank of England base rate cuts have reduced following January’s jump in inflation.