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Chris has experienced 14 years in banking and finance, 2 years acting as an agent assembling land deals for developers and the past 5 years as a director of one of the UK's best property law specialists. The combination of finance, agency and conveyancing makes Chris a true expert across all things residential property, coupled with his keen interest in economics and innovative tech.
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AOL.com

Nationwide issues new update as ‘adjustment being made’ - AOL

Experts have reacted to the latest figures

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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.

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Daily Mirror

Nationwide issues new update as ‘adjustment being made’

Experts have reacted to the latest figures

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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.

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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.

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Daily Express

New UK mortgage rate prediction after update this week

Slow and steady, but don’t get carried away

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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

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Daily Express

Key Monday UK mortgage update as ‘positive movement’ likely this week

Feels like one bit of good news at last

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Daily Star

‘Stumbling block’ charge alert after new Nationwide update

One expert said some people should be exempt from the charge

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Daily Mirror

‘Stumbling block’ charge alert after new Nationwide update

One expert said some people should be exempt from the charge

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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.

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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...

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Daily Mirror

New Nationwide update as ‘impact feeds through’

The building society has given its latest take

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Wales Online

Nationwide Monday update as ‘conditions perfect for bargain’

The building society released a key update on Monday morning

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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.

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Daily Mirror

Nationwide makes major change for customers and is ‘first in UK’

It’s been said that it’ll speed things up

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Introducer Today

Brokers fear the independent landlord is no more - Introducer Today

The Renters Rights Act is now in force

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what MORTGAGE

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.

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FT Adviser

Mixed feelings as renters’ rights bill gains Royal Assent and becomes law

The government has facilitated the “biggest shake-up in

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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.

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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

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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.

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Birmingham Live

Anyone investing in crypto and Bitcoin warned ‘it’s far too volatile’

A total of £148billion was wiped from cryptocurrency yesterday

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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...

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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.

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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

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