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Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates Below 4%

Nationwide Building Society has intensified the mortgage rate war, cutting its fixed-rate deals to as low as 3.60%. Discover how this impacts borrowers and the UK housing market.

US Housing Market: Biggest Buyer Advantage Since 2008

The US housing market has become the strongest buyer's market in over a decade, with sellers outnumbering buyers by nearly 37%. Discover why buyers remain hesitant despite unprecedented opportunities.

Tory Burch sells Manhattan apartment to secret buyer

Fashion designer Tory Burch has discreetly sold her lavish Upper East Side apartment to an anonymous buyer for approximately $20 million, in a deal shrouded in secrecy that's set New York property circles abuzz.

Home Buyer Scheme Fails as Property Prices Soar

Exclusive analysis reveals Albanese government's flagship housing initiative faces mounting criticism as property prices defy assistance measures, leaving aspiring homeowners in limbo.

Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge

The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven

American buys Italian villa for €291 million record

A magnificent 18th-century villa in Monza, Italy, has been sold to an anonymous American purchaser for a staggering €291 million, marking one of Europe's most expensive property transactions in recent years.

Australian Mortgage Crisis: 1 in 3 in Severe Financial Stress

Exclusive analysis reveals nearly a third of Australian mortgage holders are experiencing 'severe financial stress' with interest rate hikes pushing thousands toward breaking point. Experts warn of potential defaults and economic fallout.

Mortgage Shock 2025: Why You Must Act Now

Exclusive expert analysis reveals the looming mortgage crisis set to hit UK homeowners in 2025. Discover crucial strategies to protect your finances as fixed-rate deals expire and payments soar.

Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs

Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.

Nationwide offers 5.5x salary mortgages

Nationwide Building Society expands its Helping Hand mortgage scheme, allowing borrowers to secure loans up to 5.5 times their income with new flexible criteria.

Mortgage Miracle: Slash £2,000 Off Annual Payments

Discover how savvy homeowners are saving thousands by switching to cheaper mortgage deals as interest rates shift. One borrower's story reveals how you could cut your payments dramatically.

NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates

In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

Major Lender Bans 'Bank of Mum and Dad' Deposits

A leading UK mortgage lender has abruptly banned deposits funded by parental gifts, sparking outrage among first-time buyers and experts who warn it could slam the door on homeownership for an entire generation.

Teacher rejected for mortgage quits job for van life

A young teacher's dream of homeownership was crushed by a shockingly low mortgage offer. Discover how she turned rejection into liberation by quitting her job and buying a van to explore the UK.

Barclays & BoS Face Massive Fines Over Unfair Mortgages

The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers

New-Build Homes Now Cheaper Than Old Ones In UK Market Shift

A startling shift is occurring in the UK housing market. Exclusive analysis reveals new-build properties are now significantly cheaper than older homes in some regions, signalling potential market distress and a crisis in buyer confidence. Experts warn th

Vinted user's fury at buyer's 'penny pinching' free postage demand

A Vinted seller was left speechless after a potential buyer tried a cheeky negotiation tactic, asking for free postage on a £4.50 item because it was 'only a penny' more than her budget. The awkward exchange has gone viral, sparking debate about online ma

Australian Dad's £1.4m UK Property Fraud Nightmare

An Australian father faces financial ruin after discovering the UK property he purchased for £1.4 million has been illegally sold to him while the true owner was abroad. Exclusive investigation reveals how property fraud is targeting foreign buyers.

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