Buying

Buying

11 days to buy in Glasgow

Alto data reveals major regional differences in how quickly properties secure offers across the UK. ...

Annual growth hits slowest rate since 2023

Property values remain broadly stable as borrowing costs and weak transaction volumes constrain activity. ...

Higher mortgage rates impact house price growth

House price growth slowed in July as higher mortgage rates tempered buyer demand, despite continued resilience across the market. ...

Second half optimism if rates fall

Rightmove sees potential for renewed momentum despite cautious buyers and political uncertainty. ...

Biggest decline in mortgage rates since October 2024

Mortgage rates recorded their biggest monthly fall since October 2024 as product choice continued to improve. ...

Affordability still a worry as house prices rise

House prices edged higher in June, but affordability continues to limit buyer activity despite easing mortgage rates. ...

Three in five homes listed since January waiting for buyers

Buyer demand has weakened, leaving three in five homes listed since January still awaiting a sale. ...

Halifax Intermediaries to rebrand to Lloyds Intermediaries

Halifax Intermediaries will become Lloyds Intermediaries in 2027, with new broker commitments and expanded mortgage access. ...

May mortgage approvals fall

Mortgage approvals declined in May as experts described the slowdown as a temporary market cooldown following recent lending volatility. ...

Interest-only borrowing reduced by 17% in 2025

UK Finance data shows interest-only mortgage borrowing fell 17.7% in 2025, with homeowners reducing risk and repaying loans ahead of schedule. ...

Homebuying reforms timetable ‘far too long’

Property industry leaders have urged the government to accelerate homebuying reforms, warning that buyers remain exposed to delays and fall-throughs. ...

Nationwide cuts rates for second time in a week

Nationwide has reduced mortgage rates for the second time in a week, offering improved affordability for buyers and movers. ...

LMS announces CEO is stepping down

LMS CEO Nick Chadbourne is stepping down after a decade, with COO Ian Robinson appointed interim chief executive. ...

May mortgage searches fall 15% YOY

Mortgage searches fell in May as borrowing demand softened, although complex lending enquiries remained strong. ...

Mortgage borrowers taking short-term risk

More mortgage borrowers are choosing two-year fixed deals as they bet on future interest rate cuts despite higher current costs. ...

Nationwide cuts rates for second time in a week

Nationwide has reduced mortgage rates for the second time in...

Biggest decline in mortgage rates since October 2024

Mortgage rates recorded their biggest monthly fall since October 2024...

Biggest June house price drop in 14 years

Rightmove reports the sharpest June asking price fall in 14...
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More mortgage rate misery to come

Rising swap rates are pushing lenders to reprice fixed deals,...

Gross mortgage lending increases 11.1% by quarter

Mortgage advances and new commitments rise as higher LTV lending...

41% switch banks for better mortgages

Better mortgage deals are a key reason for bank switching,...