MOVING HOUSE
The base rate stays the same
The Bank of England has reviewed the base rate and chosen to keep it where it is. The rate currently stands at 5.25%. If the rate had gone up, this would have been the 15th consecutive rate rise. While anyone on a fixed-rate deal would not have been affected, those on...
8 key things to do before you move home
Make your forthcoming house move as smooth as possible with our handy checklist of things to take care of before you head for your new abode… Moving home can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Whether moving to a new city, downsizing or upgrading to a bigger...
House prices fall by an average of £14,000 in a year
UK house prices fell by 4.6% annually and 1.9% in August – the most significant monthly drop since November 2022 – but Halifax says it may be a good thing for potential first-time buyers. Latest figures published in Halifax’s House Price Index show that a typical UK...
The base rate goes up to 5.25%
The base rate has gone up to 5.25%, marking the fourteenth consecutive increase in the last 18 months. Find out what it means for your mortgage payments. The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 5% to 5.25%. The increase was widely anticipated, despite...
Major lenders reduce their mortgage rates
Some major lenders have reduced their mortgage interest rates – find out what this means for the market
Property demand falls
Property demand has fallen due to higher interest rates but some lenders have cut rates in the last week.
Inflation dropped in June
Inflation fell to 7.9% in June, which marked a pleasant surprise for the mortgage industry. So what will happen with interest rates now? Read on… With rising interest rates, and the cost of living still expensive, you could be forgiven for thinking there’s very little...
New Mortgage Charter Scheme Introduced
A new scheme for those worried about rising mortgage payments has been introduced by the government. We look at what it covers – and explain why our message to borrowers is always to seek advice. The government has launched a new Mortgage Charter scheme with lenders...
What to do about rising mortgage payments
The base rate going up to 5% has shocked many and, of course, means that many people will face higher payments on their mortgages. Here are some key things to consider if you’re worried about rising costs… The recent base rate rise from 4.5% to 5% by the Bank of...
House prices flat in May
House prices stayed mostly flat in the month of May, with annual house price growth falling by 1%, according to Halifax. We’ve seen phenomenal house price growth in the last few years, but now the situation is changing. House prices remained mostly static in May. The...