Mortgage Myths Explained

Mortgage Myths Explained

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...
Mortgage Advice: The 20-Year Evolution

Mortgage Advice: The 20-Year Evolution

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,...
House Price Growth Slows in September

House Price Growth Slows in September

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...
Understanding the Right to Buy Reforms

Understanding the Right to Buy Reforms

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...
Government Rules Out Stamp Duty Changes

Government Rules Out Stamp Duty Changes

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...