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Buying a home can be exciting, but mortgages can sometimes feel like the frightening part. With unfamiliar terminology, changing interest rates and plenty of information available online, it is easy to come across claims that sound convincing but aren't necessarily...

The way people manage their finances and approach major financial decisions has changed significantly over the past two decades. Technology has transformed how we research products, compare options and communicate with financial organisations. At the same time,...

The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows that UK annual house price growth slowed significantly in September, with the annual rate falling to 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in August. Nationwide reported that prices fell by 0.2% month-on-month after taking seasonal...

The Right to Buy scheme has been a core pillar of the UK housing landscape since its introduction in 1980. Designed to provide council tenants with a route into homeownership, the policy has seen more than two million properties transition from local authority...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out making changes to stamp duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget, putting an end to recent industry speculation regarding sweeping property tax reforms. Alongside this, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed that the government...

Getting a foot on the property ladder requires unprecedented creativity and determination from the UK’s next generation of homeowners. A survey of 1,000 prospective buyers by mortgage broker Mojo reveals that nearly two-thirds (64%) of first-time buyers are relying on...

Applying for a mortgage continues to be a major source of anxiety for property buyers across the UK. According to recent research conducted by TLF Research on behalf of Boon Brokers, nearly nine in ten (88%) recent borrowers experienced stress during their latest...

Getting a foot on the property ladder is often seen as the ultimate goal for first-time buyers. However, with house prices continuing to rise and high loan-to-value (LTV) products expanding, experts are emphasising that securing a mortgage is only the first step....

There has been welcome news for anyone thinking about buying a home or remortgaging in 2026. Recent figures show that average mortgage rates have fallen at their fastest pace in almost two years, while the number of mortgage products available remains high. For many...

The mortgage market and the mortgage advice that accompanies it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. From stricter regulations and improved consumer protections to the rise of online information and digital applications, today's homebuyers are...

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. For most people, it’s exciting, stressful, emotional, and often all-consuming. From finding the right property to mortgage advice and navigating the legal process, there’s so much to focus on that it’s easy for other...

The mortgage market is constantly evolving, and 2026 is already proving to be a year where staying informed has never been more important. While recent weeks have seen borrowing costs increase slightly, the bigger picture is worth keeping in mind, and for homeowners,...