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Tariffs, Rates, and Property: How U.S. Policy Could Influence UK Mortgages
Recent U.S. tariffs have significant implications for the UK mortgage and property markets, influencing interest rates, housing demand, and investment trends.
UK Spring Statement 2025: Implications for the Mortgage and Property Market
The UK Spring Statement 2025 introduces key fiscal policies affecting mortgages and the property market, including changes to interest rates, stamp duty, and housing supply initiatives.
Is Now the Time to Help Your Children or Grandchildren Buy Their First Home?
With 95% mortgages at a five-year high, first-time buyers have more opportunities to enter the property market. Here’s how parents and grandparents can support their loved ones in securing a home.
5 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Selling Your Property
Selling your home is a significant financial decision, and making the wrong move can cost you thousands. Here are five costly mistakes to avoid when putting your property on the market.
How EPC rules are changing for landlords and what you need to do
Worried about upcoming EPC regulations? Learn how to navigate these changes for landlords and discover why improving your property’s energy efficiency could be effective for your investment.
Are property taxes damaging the housing market? 3 key points to keep in mind
Learn how property taxes could affect your ability to buy a home, influence your buy-to-let investment decisions, and how they might change the future of the housing market.
Why Stamp Duty changes could spark volatility in the 2025 mortgage market
The UK housing market showed signs of growth in 2024. However, the landscape may be set to evolve with an upcoming Stamp Duty change…
Is it worth overpaying on your mortgage this year? 4 important factors to consider
Learn about four key factors to consider when thinking about overpaying on your mortgage, from reduced interest and shorter terms to alternate options for your money…
Why are mortgage rates going up if the base rate is coming down?
In November, the Bank of England (BoE) reduced the base rate for the second time in three months. However, you may be surprised to learn that, while the base rate is falling, the cost of mortgages has actually risen in recent weeks…
