Salary needed to buy a house in every UK region
Exclusive data reveals the annual income required for a mortgage across the UK. Discover the most and least affordable regions as the housing gap widens.
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Official data reveals UK consumer credit unexpectedly rose to £2.1bn in November, defying forecasts of a slowdown due to Budget unease. Mortgage approvals dipped slightly. Read the full analysis.
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HSBC slashes mortgage rates, igniting a potential price war among UK lenders. Good news for 1.8 million homeowners refinancing in 2026. Read the full analysis.
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UK house prices fell 0.4% in December to £271,068, defying forecasts of a rise. Annual growth slowed to 0.6%, the weakest in over 18 months. Read the full analysis.
House Prices Resilient in 2025, Says Nationwide
UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note but were resilient overall, with Nationwide forecasting 2-4% growth for 2026. Discover the key market drivers and expert insights.
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Bank of England Rate Cut Paves Way for Cheaper Mortgages
The Bank of England has cut its base rate to 3.75%, the lowest since 2023. Experts predict mortgage rates could fall to 3% by late 2026. Discover what this means for your home loan.
Bank of England Rate Cut: Mortgage & Savings Impact
The Bank of England's latest interest rate cut to 3.75% affects millions. Discover what it means for your mortgage, savings, and the property market in 2024 and beyond.
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UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.
Inflation Slows Sharply to 3.2%, Rate Cut Expected
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.
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FCA Proposes Mortgage Shake-Up for Variable Income Workers
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Russia's Economy Collapses Under Weight of Ukraine War
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House prices hit record high, best for first-time buyers in 10 years
UK house prices reached a new record average of £299,892 in November. Halifax data reveals first-time buyer affordability is the strongest since 2015. Discover the regional trends and market outlook.
Regulators Scrap Rulebook to Boost Building Societies
UK regulators have torn up the rulebook for building societies, removing key lending limits to drive growth. Discover how this deregulation will impact mutuals and the housing market.
Grand Jury Declines to Re-Indict Letitia James
A federal grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, a major setback for prosecutors. Explore the legal battle and its political implications.
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Katie Price calls Miranda Sawyer a 'liar' in podcast feud
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