High Mortgage Costs to Temper UK House Sales in 2026
UK Finance forecasts a slight dip in UK house sales for 2026 as high mortgage costs and tight affordability limit buyer borrowing. Discover the full market outlook and key data.
UK Finance forecasts a slight dip in UK house sales for 2026 as high mortgage costs and tight affordability limit buyer borrowing. Discover the full market outlook and key data.
UK homeowners could save around £275 a month as the Bank of England cuts rates. Tracker mortgages see immediate relief. Find out what it means for you.
Santander is paying up to £150 cashback directly into bank accounts for eligible customers who take out a life insurance policy. Find out if you qualify.
Santander UK renews its Broker Pledges for 2026, promising no dual pricing, advance notice on withdrawals, and improved product transfers. Discover the full list of commitments.
Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays, and HSBC have all cut mortgage rates, with Lloyds offering the market's lowest at 3.47%. Discover the best deals for homeowners and remortgaging.
Santander bank is offering customers up to £150 cashback for taking out a life insurance policy. The offer, provided via Aviva, aims to help families secure financial protection.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
The UK's financial regulator unveils plans to modernise mortgage lending, aiming to help first-time buyers, the self-employed, and older borrowers. Reforms could begin in 2026.
Tens of thousands of UK homeowners face a sharp rise in mortgage costs as five-year fixed-rate deals from 2021 expire. Expert advice on navigating the remortgage shock.
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
Santander's £2.65bn acquisition of TSB could see the familiar bank name disappear, triggering substantial branch closures and job losses. Find out what this means for millions of UK customers.
UK house prices fell 0.4% month-on-month in December 2025, with annual growth slowing to 0.6%. Discover how the West Midlands and other regions performed and the 2026 outlook.
Barclays reveals a fifth of second-steppers rely on family cash, averaging £81k. Discover the data shaping the UK property market and what experts say is next.
Major UK banks like Nationwide, Lloyds, and Santander are offering cash incentives of up to £200 for switching current accounts. Act fast to secure your festive financial boost. Compare deals and requirements now.
Santander agrees to acquire TSB for £2.65 billion, creating the UK's third-largest bank. The TSB name is likely to disappear from the high street. Full details inside.
Santander, First Direct, and Nationwide are offering up to £200 in free cash for new customers who switch accounts. Learn how to qualify for these New Year's banking deals and boost your finances.
HSBC announces sweeping reductions to residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates from January 5, 2026. Brokers welcome the move, predicting a potential rate war and deals below 3.5%. Read the latest.
Family-run builder Llanmoor Homes reports a surge in enquiries post-Budget, predicting a strong 2026 for Welsh housing. Lower interest rates and Help to Buy scheme fuel optimism.
Santander, Nationwide and First Direct are offering cash incentives up to £200 for new customers. Find out how to switch from banks like NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds.
Nationwide's latest data reveals an unexpected 0.4% monthly fall in UK house prices in December 2025, with annual growth slowing sharply. Experts warn the market stagnation is likely to persist through 2026. Read the full analysis.
A new Santander poll reveals over a third of Brits perform more random acts of kindness at Christmas, from charity donations to checking on neighbours. Discover the heartwarming data.
First-time buyers in the UK borrowed a record average of £210,800 in the year to September 2025, accounting for 20% of all housing market spending. Discover the driving factors behind this surge.
UK mortgage rates are predicted to tumble, with sub-3.5% deals on the horizon as lenders compete. First-time buyers and those remortgaging could see major savings. Read the full analysis.
Brokers forecast a mortgage price war in early 2026, with rates potentially falling below 3.5%. Leeds Building Society has already cut rates, signalling a competitive start to the year.
Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property towns for 2025, with Plymouth leading and two West Midlands locations making the list. Discover the full ranking and price growth.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK areas where house prices fell sharply, with one town seeing values drop over £36,000. Expert advice on navigating the shifting property market.
Santander launches a £100 cashback incentive for customers taking out new life insurance in January. Select customers could get £150. Terms apply.
Lloyds Bank reveals the UK's top property hotspots and coldspots for 2025. Discover where prices rose fastest, like Plymouth, and fell most, including Solihull. Get expert insights for your next move.
Halifax, Nationwide and Santander are allowing mortgage holders to switch deals months early without charges. Discover how to lock in lower rates and potentially save thousands.
UK homeowners could see mortgage rates dip below 3% by spring 2026, experts forecast. Falling inflation and lender competition are set to bring major relief. Read the full analysis.