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Nationwide issues new update as ‘adjustment being made’ - AOL
Experts have reacted to the latest figures
Birmingham Live
Nationwide customers wake up to £58 boost on Friday morning
The building society, the UK’s biggest, says annual house price growth slowed to 1.8% in July.
Daily Mirror
Nationwide issues new update as ‘adjustment being made’
Experts have reacted to the latest figures
What Mortgage
House price growth slows in July: How much is a typical property?
In June the average house price in the UK had increased by 2.2% over the year, but July saw a more subdued 1.8% rise.
The Sun
Should you EVER buy a flat? Why you should think twice as cost to upgrade to a house hits record high
FIRST-time buyers are facing a nasty property trap as the cash difference to upgrade from an apartment to a family house hits a staggering 30-year high.
Daily Mirror
‘Positive’ update for people looking at mortgages after data this week
There is renewed hope for buyers
Daily Express
New UK mortgage rate prediction after update this week
Slow and steady, but don’t get carried away
Wales Online
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgages
There could be good news
Daily Mirror
Important Monday update for anyone taking out a UK mortgage
Mortgage brokers and property experts have hailed Trump’s Middle East peace deal, but also issued a note of caution
Daily Express
Key Monday UK mortgage update as ‘positive movement’ likely this week
Feels like one bit of good news at last
Bath Chronicle
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgages
There could be good news
Surrey Live
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgages
There could be good news
North Wales Live
Major Monday update could mean ‘positive movement’ for mortgages
There could be good news
Daily Star
‘Stumbling block’ charge alert after new Nationwide update
One expert said some people should be exempt from the charge
Daily Express
New ‘stumbling block’ charge warning after Nationwide update this week
Experts say it is an overlooked cause
Daily Mirror
‘Stumbling block’ charge alert after new Nationwide update
One expert said some people should be exempt from the charge
FT Adviser
Renters’ Rights Act blamed for house price slowdown
Controversial rental reforms have driven a reduction in house prices as buy-to-let investors have been spooked from the market, property professionals claim.
Daily Telegraph
House prices fall as Iran war drives up mortgage rates
crackdown prompts landlords to put properties up for sale What happened overnight Stocks surge in AI boom but oil rises after fresh strikes in Middle East House prices fell last month as the property market...
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
Thisismoney
Nationwide first lender to allow mortgage deeds to be signed electronically and without a witness
Nationwide Building Society has become the first lender to allow a mortgage deed to be signed electronically and without the need for a witness.
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
UK housing market in 2026 ‘best year for property’ in over 10 years
London saw the greatest growth in housing for sale at 16% higher than last year
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.
GB News
Recession alert: US economic downturn 'would be straw that breaks the UK's back' as stock market tumbles
Investors are concerned about a potential AI stock market 'bubble' which analysts warn could trigger a recession on both sides of the Atlantic
Daily Telegraph
Stock market ‘may pull-back further’, warn advisers
A US recession “would be the straw that breaks the UK’s back” with stock markets already strained by high valuations, investment advisers have warned.
Express.co.uk
Shocking poll shows Brits will rage at Reeves if she makes one brutal tax move
EXCLUSIVE: We asked readers if they would accept cuts to state pension to help Rachel Reeves fix our economy, but she will not like their answer.
Introducer Today
Brokers fear the independent landlord is no more - Introducer Today
The Renters Rights Act is now in force
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Renters’ Rights Act passed: The impact on tenants and landlords - what MORTGAGE
The Renters’ Rights Bill has become law, providing more stability for UK’s 11 million private tenants but being described as a ‘blow’ to landlords.
FT Adviser
Mixed feelings as renters’ rights bill gains Royal Assent and becomes law
The government has facilitated the “biggest shake-up in
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.
The i Paper
House prices could drop ‘sharply’ in coming months over Budget concerns
Experts say sellers are being forced to cut property prices - which could be good news for first-time buyers
This Is Money
Budget property tax fears ‘paralyse’ £500k-plus property market
Labour’s languishing over the Autumn Budget is hitting the upper echelons of the property market hard, new data shows.
Birmingham Live
Anyone investing in crypto and Bitcoin warned ‘it’s far too volatile’
A total of £148billion was wiped from cryptocurrency yesterday
Express.co.uk
Homebuyers urged to follow these steps to move in by Christmas
The 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 change
Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Monday
Express.co.uk
UK economic crisis worsens as house prices fall piling more pressure on Reeves
The UK economy crisis has worsened as house prices have suffered a surprise fall, with experts warning “confidence is fragile” in the market
Express.co.uk
UK economic crisis worsens as house prices fall piling more pressure on Reeves
The UK economy crisis has worsened as house prices have suffered a surprise fall, with experts warning “confidence is fragile” in the market
Express.co.uk
UK household dealt another blow as mortgage expert issues warning
The price of energy for a typical household paying by Direct Debit will increase by 2% to £1,755 per year from October 1 to December 31 2025, according to the energy industry regulator Ofgem.
Birmingham Live
Labour warned it needs to ‘own this rise’ as inflation jumps to 3.8%
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to July 2025, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to June
Birmingham Live
UK house prices boom with ‘larger than expected rise’ this year
The average property price is now £298,237 compared to £297,157 last month, according to Halifax
Chronicle Live
Nationwide, Santander and TSB cut mortgage rates in ‘bold’ move
Nationwide 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 war
The 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 today
Nationwide 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