Hanley Economic Building Society launches a 100% mortgage for renters. Applicants need a £25k minimum income and a clean rental history. Experts warn of risks but hail a new route onto the property ladder.
Lloyds Bank has reduced rates on its Club Lloyds mortgages, offering the market's cheapest two-year fix. Experts warn against switching just for the rate. Discover if you're eligible.
A savings expert reveals five easy own-brand swaps for toilet paper, cereal, cheese, beans, and bread that could cut over £500 from your annual grocery bill. Start saving now!
Borrowers have the widest choice of UK mortgage deals since 2007, with rates falling and high LTV options booming. Experts say now is a prime time to seek advice and move.
Santander is offering cashback of £100 or £150 to customers who take out a new life insurance policy. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim the payment.
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 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.
UK families could save over £500 annually by choosing own-label cheese, bread, toilet paper, baked beans, and cereal. Expert analysis reveals the simple swap for big savings.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a 4.8% rent increase from April 2026, adding £4.29 weekly for tenants. Read the full details and impact on housing services.
A £7.4m development of 34 affordable homes is underway in Wednesbury, tackling an urgent need in the Black Country. The project will create jobs and apprenticeships.
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.
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.
UK households can now earn up to £7,500 tax-free from renting a spare room, potentially raising their Personal Allowance to £16,320. Learn the rules and how to benefit.
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.
A family blind taste test of own-brand colas from Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, and Morrisons reveals the top alternative to Coca-Cola, with major savings on sugar and cost.
HMRC increases the tax-free personal allowance for some households to £20,070. Learn how the Rent a Room scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free from lodgers.
HMRC is set to increase your effective Personal Allowance to £27,070. Discover three legitimate 'hacks' including Rent a Room and Tax-Free Childcare that could save you thousands.
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.
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.
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.