News & Information
Welcome to our News & Information section. Click on the articles below for more information about the financial markets, mortgages and investments.
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22 November 2024
The average monthly mortgage bill for first-time buyers (FTBs) has reduced over the last year, according to recent figures*.
15 November 2024
Consumers are continuing to rebuild their confidence, with mortgage approvals hitting the highest level in nearly two years*.
8 November 2024
Mortgage lenders are making efforts to speed up their Application to Offer process*.
1 November 2024
The country’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered Labour’s first budget for 14 years, raising taxes by £40bn. What does it mean for housing?
13 September 2024
A recent report has found that most young adults in the UK do not have life insurance1, even though it is one of the most important financial products that you could have.
6 September 2024
If you already have adequate cover in place, it can be easy to assume that there is nothing more to be done. However, there are extra steps you can take to make sure that you and your loved ones are fully protected in the event of a claim.
30 August 2024
Cuts to Bank Rate may be expected to ease some short-term financial pressure this year, but a report from the Bank of England suggests that mortgage payments are likely to rise for around three million households by 2026.
23 August 2024
Following Labour’s landslide election win, much of the nation is waiting to find out what is in store for the UK housing market. Many major policy changes will be announced in the Autumn Budget on 30 October, but Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has already announced the new draft of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which is now out for consultation until September.
