Shaun Sturgess's Media Coverage
Daily Express
UK mortgage borrowers told ‘lock in as soon as possible’Renewed tensions could mean the road remains bumpy, experts say
Thisismoney
Mortgage rates see biggest monthly fall since 2024 but brokers fret over Middle East impactMortgage rates have seen the biggest monthly fall in almost two years, but brokers have expressed fears this could be short lived as tensions rise in the Middle East.
Daily Mirror
New concern for borrowers looking for new mortgage amid latest Iran war flare-upA wave of mortgage lenders have trimmed the cost of new fixed rate deals over the past month but fresh tensions in the Middle East throw further cuts into doubt
Wales Online
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Thisismoney
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as price war ramps up between lendersNationwide is cutting its mortgage rates once again with brokers welcoming competition heating up between lenders.
Cambridgeshire Live
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Chronicle Live
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Liverpool Echo
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Daily Express
Nationwide new change for UK customers ‘begins on Tuesday’Nice to see some proper competition again
Liverpool Echo
Nationwide announces change for customers ‘from Tuesday’It’s good news for the second time in little over a week
Daily Mirror
Nationwide customers told of change ‘from tomorrow’The changes take effect from Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Chronicle Live
Virgin Money follows Nationwide with change for UK customersExperts are expecting more soon as well
Daily Mirror
Virgin Money confirms immediate change for UK customersExperts are predicting more to come
Daily Express
Virgin Money makes key change for UK customers following NationwideExperts are predicting others will soon follow suit
The i Paper
Nationwide and Barclays cut mortgage rates – how much further they could fallExperts believe rates will slowly come down in both the near and long term unless the war in the Middle East continues to escalate
Birmingham Live
Anyone putting home up for sale warned as overvaluations soarMortgage experts say the trend is becoming increasingly common.
Daily Express
Nationwide confirms key change for customers ‘from Tuesday’Nationwide has given a new update to start the week
Sky News
Estates agents increasingly inflating property prices, experts sayEstate agents are increasingly giving "overvaluations" on properties to win more business, industry insiders have said.
Daily Mirror
New ‘fantasy number’ warning to anyone selling their homeBrokers have said the current market means the issue is on the rise
Daily Express
New home sellers ‘fantasy number’ warning with problem worse in one UK areaStop falling for the flattering figure
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
Daily Mirror
I’m a mortgage expert and house price mistake leaves you worse off’Shaun Sturgess has issued a note of caution
Daily Express
Costly house price selling mistake ‘could leave you worse off’Greed can really bite you later on
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
Birmingham Live
Santander cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.23% from TOMORROWInflation is down by 2.8 per cent
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.
Birmingham Live
Borrowers issued vital warning after inflation fell to 2.8%Inflation is down from 3.3% in the 12 months to March
The Mirror
‘Critical’ Thursday bank decision ‘could mean cost cuts reverse’There has been relief in recent weeks, but that could change rapidly
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
Birmingham Live
Santander hikes mortgage rates days after previous increaseIt follows rate hikes of up to 0.35 per cent on Tuesday
The i Paper
Major mortgage lenders hike rates in response to Middle East conflictHSBC and Coventry Building Society among big names to raise fixed rates, as experts predict more will follow
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...
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
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Mortgage rates this week: More lenders make cuts - what MORTGAGENatWest and TSB have become the latest lenders to make cuts to their mortgage rates.
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.
Thisismoney
Mortgage lenders look to entice first-time buyers with low deposit deals - and it's working...Mortgage lenders are locked in a battle for first-time buyers, offering them bigger home loans and lower rates in a bid to win them over.
Thisismoney
Nationwide first lender to allow mortgage deeds to be signed electronically and without a witnessNationwide Building Society has become the first lender to allow a mortgage deed to be signed electronically and without the need for a witness.
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First-time buyer mortgages: Options rising in 2026 - what MORTGAGEIf you are planning on stepping onto the property ladder in 2026, the outlook is improving thanks to reports of a rise in mortgage options for first-time buyers.
Daily Mirror
Nationwide makes major change for customers and is ‘first in UK’It’s been said that it’ll speed things up
Birmingham Live
NatWest confirms rate increases up to 0.24% ahead of Bank of England decisionBarclays, HSBC and Nationwide announces new rates earlier this week
Thisismoney
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as cheapest deal breaks 3.5% barrierNationwide is cutting its mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home movers.
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Barclays and Halifax cut mortgage rates: ‘This is the start’Barclays and Halifax have followed in the footsteps of HSBC to cut mortgage rates at the start of the New Year.
Express.co.uk
Three major banks slash mortgage rates in ‘important’ market signalExperts are expecting further steady, gradual reductions through 2026.
Wales Online
‘Real opportunity’ for first-time buyers as three banks slash mortgage ratesThe banks have confirmed that they have cut rates this week benefiting first time buyers and those re-mortgaging a property
Property Portfolio Investor
Barclays cuts mortgage rates as lenders edge closer to 3.5%Barclays has cut mortgage rates, pushing more deals into the 3.5% range. Brokers say the move signals where rates are heading in 2026.
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.
Teesside Live
NatWest cuts mortgage rates as market heats up in festive price warThe cuts come ahead of a Bank of England base rate decision next week
The Independent
Banks in mortgage war as rates plunge in major boost to buyersSantander and Nationwide have both dropped rates again in a bid to spark up property moves
WalesOnline
NatWest cuts mortgage rates as market heats up in festive price warThe cuts come ahead of a Bank of England base rate decision next week
MoneyWeek
When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictionsHSBC expects the Bank of England (BoE) to cut the base rate in December by 25 basis points, to 3.75%. It had previously expected a hold – here’s what the experts are saying.
Daily Mirror
HSBC brokers give verdict on Bank of England rate cut updateThe Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates this month in a major shift in policy
Express.co.uk
HSBC issues verdict on Bank of England interest rates decisionIndustry insiders claim the move is likely to send the property market into “full-on beast mode”
Sky News
HSBC adds voice to chorus predicting rate cut - and it could send borrowers into 'beast mode'A major bank has predicted the Bank of England will cut the base interest rate later this month.
Express.co.uk
Major lender slashes mortgage rates offering lowest deal at ‘competitive’ 3.58%The new rates take effect on Friday, December 5, and are available to new and existing customers.
Birmingham Live
Nationwide cuts fixed rates to as low as 3.58% in Christmas boost for customersFirst Time Buyer, Home Mover, and Existing Customers Moving Home account holders will all benefit
The Sun
Why boom of new-build mortgages where you only need a 5% deposit are putting YOU at riskA BOOM of new-build mortgages where you only need a 5% deposit could be putting you at risk.
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.
LBC
Lender cuts mortgage rates in ‘turning point’ for first-time buyers | LBCThe return of an 80 per cent loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage with a rate below four per cent is a “turning point” for borrowers, experts have claimed.
Sky News
Return of sub-4% mortgage hailed as 'turning point' for borrowersBrokers have hailed the return of an 80% loan-to-value mortgage with a rate below 4% as a "turning point" for borrowers.
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Barclays praised for low deposit mortgage price cuts - what MORTGAGEInterest rates may be on hold but it has not stopped some lenders from making price cuts, with Barclays adding its name to the list today.
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.
National World
Financial experts react as Bank of England cuts base rate to 4% - what it means for your moneyThe Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has today voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce the base rate to 4% - financial experts say it is a huge boost to borrowers, mortgage holders and, perhaps...
Daily Telegraph
Don’t expect mortgage rates to fall, homeowners warnedMortgage rates are unlikely to fall further despite the Bank of England’s rate cut, economists have warned.
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.
Daily Mirror
Nationwide making ‘bold’ change to bank accounts which comes into force todayNationwide has announced mortgage rate cuts from tomorrow of up to 0.21 per cent for those buying a home or looking to remortgage. It could
Yahoo Finance
UK mortgage approvals rise to levels seen before Liz Truss’ mini-budgetMortgage approvals surpassed 60,000 in February.
The Telegraph
FTSE 100 breaks 8,000 as it nears record high - latest updatesThe FTSE 100 earlier rose past 8,000 for the first time since its record-breaking run 14 months ago as traders bet that the Bank of England would cut interest rates before the US.
inews.co.uk
I saved £300 a month ditching my tracker mortgage. I couldn’t wait for rate cutsThe Bank of England has held interest rates again - in bad news for customers with tracker mortgages
FTAdviser
Blow to borrowers as major lenders hike mortgage ratesA series of mortgage rate increases among the biggest lenders, including NatWest, Santander, and Halifax, have been announced.
London Property News
Santander and Co-operative Bank announce rate changesSantander has just announced that, on Tuesday 12 March, it is launching a 95% LTV 2 year fixed rate for residential purchases and that it is increasing residential fixed and…
Birmingham Live
Santander in hot water over change to accounts and accused of ‘cashing in’From Tuesday March 12, Santander says it is increasing residential fixed and tracker rates in the new business and product transfer ranges.
Business Live
Expansion for Swansea mortgage and financial advice firmSturgess Mortgage Solutions has expanded to larger offices at Swansea Enterprise Park
Business News Wales
Sturgess Mortgage Solutions Creates Jobs, Opens New Branch Amid Significant GrowthA fast-growing mortgage and financial advice firm based in Swansea has taken new premises, created a number of new jobs and secured significant
Wales Online
The Swansea mortgage advice firm who offer an ‘under one roof’ serviceSturgess Mortgage Solutions offer a suite of property-related financial services to home buyers, remortgagers and landlords