Interest rates are coming down

Interest rates are coming down

While interest rates are no longer at the historic lows we saw last year, they are starting to come down and the market is showing signs of stability. The Bank of England base rate has increased steadily all year in a bid to combat inflation. On 3 November, it was...
Key points from the Autumn Statement

Key points from the Autumn Statement

The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was issued yesterday (17 November), and there was some good news for homebuyers regarding stamp duty. Here’s a quick summary… Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday revealed his Autumn Statement. The Chancellor said he wants to restore...
The Bank of England increases the base rate

The Bank of England increases the base rate

The latest announcement from the Bank of England to increase the base rate to 1.75% marks the sixth consecutive rate rise. The Bank of England has just announced that the base rate is increasing to 1.75% in a bid to combat rising inflation. The Bank has just announced...
House Price Growth Predicted To Slow

House Price Growth Predicted To Slow

Leading estate agent Knight Frank predicts that house prices will see just a small increase next year, and the market, in general, will begin to slow. There’s been a consistent rise in house prices throughout the pandemic. The average property price has risen by 10.9...
Third Interest Rate Rise Since December

Third Interest Rate Rise Since December

The base rate has just gone up to 0.75 per cent. So, what does this mean for you and your mortgage and what should you do next? The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has today (17 March) voted to increase the base rate from 0.5 per cent to 0.75 per cent....