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Lloyds Bank issues major house price warning

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.

2025 UK House Price Hotspots: Plymouth Up 12.6%

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.

UK Christmas Toy Trends Through the Decades

Explore the iconic toys that defined UK Christmases from the 1950s to the 2000s. From timeless classics like Lego to digital crazes like Tamagotchi, discover the playthings that made festive magic.

New Council Tax Bands for High-Value UK Homes

Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.

Mortgage rates predicted to drop below 3% next year

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.

Mortgage rates set to plunge below 3% in price war

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.

Luxury 130 sq ft London studio on sale for £294,900

A meticulously designed 130 sq ft studio flat in Pimlico, comparable to a caravan, is on the market for £294,900. It features an Italian wall-bed, floating concrete floors and bespoke carpentry.

Amazon reveals 2025's most-read Kindle books in the UK

Amazon has unveiled the UK's most devoured Kindle books of 2025, with spicy romances and fantasy epics topping the list. All bestsellers are now heavily discounted. Discover the titles that captivated British readers.

Birmingham's 7 Best Places to Live in 2026

Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.

Birmingham Christmas Market 2025 enters final week

Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.

Santander: One in Five First-Time Buyers Over 40

Santander data shows a sharp rise in older first-time buyers, with experts calling it proof the UK property market is 'broken'. Discover the figures and the urgent calls for action.

My Property Box acquires Clarke Holland estate agency

Growing estate agency group My Property Box expands its North East footprint with its 16th acquisition in seven years, purchasing family-run Clarke Holland in Ashington. Read more on the deal and new CFO appointment.

Nissan Juke is UK's Most Wanted Car in 2025

New data reveals the Nissan Juke as Britain's most desired car in 2025, with small SUVs dominating lease sales. Discover the top models and colour trends shaping the UK's automotive market.

Lloyds Bank's £2bn rental property push targets 50,000 homes

Lloyds Bank's property arm, Lloyds Living, has built a £2bn portfolio of 7,500 rental homes. The high street giant plans to expand to 50,000 properties by 2030. Discover the strategy behind this major move into the UK rental market.

Leicester Christmas Market in UK Top 20

The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.

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