Economy

Industry reaction as Bank drops rates 0.25%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4% following a finely balanced...

First-time buyer mortgage payments fall by £93 a month as affordability edges up

First-time buyer affordability is showing tentative signs of improvement with average monthly mortgage payments...

Renters cut back as deposit savings hit six-month low

The number of renters actively saving for a property deposit has fallen to its...

AI fuels record surge in identity fraud

Criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to forge documents, create synthetic identities and bypass verification...

Interest rate cut could inflame house prices and worsen outlook for first-time buyers

The Bank of England’s expected decision to cut interest rates this week could reignite...

Top 12 potential sites for New Towns revealed in landmark planning study

A new report by national property consultancy Carter Jonas has identified 12 of the...

Commercial borrowing appetite softens amid inflation and uncertainty

A growing sense of caution among small and medium-sized business borrowers is dampening the...

Buy-to-let lending rises as rental market begins to rebalance

Buy-to-let investment is showing signs of renewed momentum as landlords respond to easing pressure...

UK housing market defies summer slowdown as buyers regain confidence but price growth stalls

Housing market activity has picked up pace and defying the traditional seasonal lull as...

£6.4bn economic boost possible through better financial inclusion, report finds

Improving access to affordable credit, encouraging savings and tackling the poverty premium in insurance...

Non-doms exit UK, fueling shifts in London’s ultra-prime property market

A growing exodus of non-domiciled residents is reshaping London’s ultra-prime housing market, with new...

Retail revival as investors return to High Street following Bank rate cut

Investment in the UK retail property sector has surged by 35% year-on-year as falling...

London reclaims top spot as UK’s most attractive region for property investment

London has reclaimed its position as the UK’s leading destination for property investment, according...

Lenders warned of rising arrears risk as council tax hikes loom for London borrowers

Lenders are being urged to prepare for a surge in borrower arrears as planned...
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MIMHC

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 9

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

When the market gets messy, control matters more than ever

There is a tendency to look at the current market and focus purely on activity levels, particularly after the recent spike driven by lender...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 8

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – Part 7

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 6

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

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