Mortgage shock for 4.5 million UK households
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
HSBC boosts mortgage cashback to a maximum of £2,000 to help first-time buyers with upfront costs. Experts predict a potential price war in the UK mortgage market. Read the full analysis.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
Average asking prices in the West Midlands fell by £4,000 in December. Rightmove predicts a Boxing Day bounce and 2% growth in 2026. Read the full market analysis.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's app feature request as new data reveals improved affordability for first-time buyers, with mortgage costs stabilising. Read the latest updates.
New Lloyds Bank research reveals renting is now £259 per month more expensive than average first-time buyer mortgage costs. Discover the shifting affordability landscape.
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive payments early on Christmas Eve due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
UK mortgage brokers forecast a major rate war in 2026, with deals potentially falling below 3%. Experts predict a 'mortgage comeback' driven by falling inflation and lender competition. Discover what this means for borrowers.
Thousands of UK households will see DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension land early due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
The DWP is issuing state pension and benefit payments early due to the bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
UK homeowners and first-time buyers set for lower monthly costs after the Bank of England's base rate cut this week, unlocking pent-up housing demand. Read expert analysis.
UK mortgage rates are poised to fall below 3% by spring after a Bank of England rate cut, with lenders expected to launch a competitive price war in January. Discover what this means for homebuyers.
Over 500,000 UK homeowners on tracker mortgages will see monthly payments fall by nearly £29 after the Bank of England's decision. Find out what it means for you.
Nationwide Building Society will reduce its Standard Mortgage Rate by 0.25% to 6.49% from 1 January 2026, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Find out what this means for your repayments.
UK business owners call on Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to slash interest rates as inflation falls. A cut could boost mortgages but hit savers. Read the latest ahead of the BoE's crucial decision.
Julie Prince, a civil servant from Somerset, reveals 80% of her salary goes on bills. She can't afford heating and is ineligible for Universal Credit due to her mortgage. Read her story.
DWP confirms early state pension payments for Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check if you're affected and plan your finances accordingly.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for State Pension and key benefits over the festive holidays to ensure claimants receive funds on time. Check the new schedule here.
UK households can claim special cost of living payments up to £140 in December via the Household Support Fund. Eligibility and amounts vary by local council. Find out if you qualify.
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
A grieving family faces mortgage refusal after Metro Bank declines to remove late payment markers from their credit file, despite their son's death. Read their story.
Santander is offering customers £100 cashback to take out a new life insurance policy. The offer comes as Nationwide announces significant mortgage rate cuts.
Nationwide Building Society has cut selected fixed mortgage rates to as low as 3.58%, offering a Christmas boost for home buyers and movers. Read the full details and expert reaction here.
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, slashes switcher rates by up to 0.20% for existing landlord customers, effective from Thursday 4 December 2025.
HSBC announces up to £2,000 cashback for first-time buyers and undisclosed mortgage rate cuts. Brokers hail the move as a 'brilliant' strategy to stimulate the UK property market.
Nationwide data shows annual house price growth softened to 1.8% in November. Market shows resilience with a 0.3% monthly rise. Read the full analysis.
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on December 18, with markets predicting a 90% chance. This has already triggered mortgage rate reductions from major lenders, offering hope to home buyers.
The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.