UK House Prices See £772 Boost in November
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.
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.
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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.
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Lloyds Bank cuts minimum income for its First Time Buyer Boost to £40,000, unlocking £1bn in new lending. Self-employed buyers can now borrow up to 5.5x their income.
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce significant mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.19%, offering relief to UK borrowers after the Autumn Budget.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan to slash the cash ISA allowance by 40% risks reducing savings, limiting mortgage lending and pushing up rates for borrowers.
Barclays and HSBC cut fixed mortgage rates. Over 40 lenders have reduced deals since November. Experts urge households to secure a new deal now before potential changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 in the Autumn Budget. Experts warn this could damage the building society ecosystem and lead to higher mortgage rates. Read the full analysis.
UK mortgage rates have dropped below 5% for the first time since September 2022. Finance experts urge households to secure cheaper deals and consider professional advice.
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.
Nationwide reports UK house prices rose 0.3% in October, adding £231 to average property values. Market shows resilience despite economic headwinds. Read the latest analysis.
Nationwide Building Society reports a pre-tax profit fall to £486m as mortgage lending decreases and Virgin Money acquisition costs rise. Discover the full financial details.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a £2bn bank surcharge increase in the Autumn Budget, a move experts warn could lower savings rates and raise mortgage costs.
Robert Milne's £70k mortgage overpayment vanished for 10 days, causing immense stress and a dispute over Nationwide's £200 compensation offer. Discover the full story.
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, reduces selected buy-to-let rates by up to 0.20%. New rates are effective from Tuesday, 18 November. A boost for UK landlords.
Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.
Major festive travel disruption as key UK rail lines close for 32 days. Plan ahead for Christmas journeys with essential travel advice and project details.
Treasury Committee warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that reducing cash ISA allowance could increase mortgage rates instead of stimulating stock market investment.
Mortgage expert Sam Fox explains the crucial expenses to consider when buying through shared ownership schemes. Essential reading for UK first-time buyers.
A new partnership between the Premier League and West Midlands Combined Authority aims to help 29,000 young people find employment through training and work experience opportunities.
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
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Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.
A fierce debate erupts between mortgage brokers and building societies as new research reveals growing tensions over lending practices and market access.
Major UK lenders including Halifax and Nationwide are dramatically increasing mortgage borrowing limits, offering hope to first-time buyers and those moving up the property ladder in a competitive housing market.