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The latest property market insights, tips and analysis for UK home sellers
Self-employed? How mortgage lenders are leaving you behind
Nearly nine in ten brokers say lenders aren't ready for modern finances. Self-employed and freelance borrowers face the steepest barriers to getting approved.
Bond market thaw could ease mortgage pressure by spring
Global credit markets are stabilising after a difficult 2024, potentially creating room for lenders to offer better mortgage rates. Here's what sellers and buyers should watch for.
Credit markets freeze as property buyers face harder mortgage terms
Bond and equity volatility signals tighter lending conditions ahead. What it means for your next house move.
How interest rate forecasts shape your mortgage deals and home prices
Accurate economic predictions affect how lenders set mortgage rates and how quickly property values move. Better forecasting could mean real savings for buyers and sellers.
American tariffs and inflation are reshaping UK mortgage costs
Global trade tensions and rising US inflation could quietly push up borrowing costs for UK homeowners. Here's what it means for your mortgage.
Accord's rate cuts signal breathing room for stretched borrowers
Accord Mortgages has reduced residential rates by up to 0.26%, with the biggest savings for those with smaller deposits. Here's what it means for your next move.
Fiscal discipline could steady UK mortgage rates this year
Budget restraint could prevent fresh borrowing pressures. Here's what it means for your fixed rate and home buying plans.
American elections and UK mortgages: what's the real link?
US political shifts ripple across Atlantic mortgage markets. Here's what UK borrowers actually need to know about international economic spillover.
Oil prices fall: what cheaper energy means for your mortgage rate
Falling oil prices could ease inflation pressures and influence future mortgage rates. Here's what homeowners and buyers need to know about the connection.
How City investment rules could reshape your mortgage options
Treasury plans to overhaul how UK companies raise money could indirectly affect mortgage availability and rates for homebuyers. Here's what might change.
Global shipping chaos could quietly reshape your mortgage costs
Middle East shipping disruptions pose fresh risks to UK inflation and interest rates. Here's what homeowners need to know about their mortgages and borrowing costs.
When investment markets stumble, UK mortgages feel the pain
Global capital markets are pulling back from risky bets. What that means for your mortgage rates and property plans.