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29/10/2026

Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first budget. Find out what that means for your finances in this article from the BBC.

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

27/10/2026

On Wednesday Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget. This article takes a closer look at what to expect from it.

We examine which taxes are likely to rise, which have been ruled out and whether Healey might reverse some of Labour's most unpopular policies.

20/10/2026

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, should you fix for two years or lock in a rate for longer?

Fixed rates are currently close to the 6% mark - if you're coming to the end of a two-year fixed deal, you're likely to find that today's rates are slightly higher than when you last took out your mortgage. Those coming off five-year fixed rates need to prepare for significantly higher rates; for most mortgages, this jump will result in monthly repayments increasing by hundreds of pounds.

This Which? article looks at two- and five-year fixes plus six key things to weigh up before choosing your next mortgage.

Plus, 6 key things to weigh up before choosing your next mortgage

06/10/2026

The average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 6%, the highest it's reached in three years. The average two-year fixed rate is now 5.98%. Learn more in this article.

Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate rise

02/10/2026

What’s happening with UK house prices right now? The latest property forecasts suggest house prices could continue to change over the coming months, influenced by factors such as interest rates, mortgage costs and buyer demand. For more information, read this article from MoneyWeek.

The UK housing market continues to struggle as property price growth slows – but is there cause for optimism?

28/09/2026

The Government is planning to relaunch efforts to help new buyers get onto the housing ladder with a scheme called Your First Home. Find out more here.

First-time buyers could get the keys to their home with just a 2.5 per cent deposit saved under a new scheme called Your First Home.

10/09/2026

With some mortgage lenders having increased their interest rates earlier this month, others are now following suit.
Find out more on why this is in this article from the Mirror and how it will affect those looking to secure a mortgage.

Barclays, Santander, Skipton, TSB and the Nottingham Building Society have all announced that they are increasing their mortgage rates this week

09/09/2026

Thinking of taking your first step onto the property ladder? New data reveals that house prices have fallen annually for the first time in three years with the cost of homes now 0.4% below where it was in August 2025. Average two-year and five-year fixed deals are now as high as 5.68% however, expert say there are still things first-time buyers can do to make the most of the current buyer’s market and get a leg up on the housing ladder. Have a read of this informative article from The Sun for the details.

HOUSE prices have fallen annually for the first time in three years, new data reveals today. The cost of homes is now 0.4% below where it was in August 2025, according to Lloyds Bank. The average U…

07/09/2026

For the first time in three years the average UK house price has dropped. According to the latest data from Lloyds prices have fallen by 0.4% year-on-year. Learn more in this article from the Guardian.

Average property cost £298,468 in August, down by 0.4% year on year amid higher interest rates, says Lloyds

02/09/2026

For the first time in four months the average UK house price has increased according to the latest data.
Ian Futcher, financial planner at Quilter, said: “Over recent months, expectations for interest rates have been driven by the stop-start nature of the conflict in the Middle East. That leaves the housing market in something of a holding pattern ahead of the next interest rate decision."

Average price of home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465 as market awaits interest rate vote

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