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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.

UK House Price Crash Alert: Major Cities Show Warning Signs

Exclusive analysis reveals alarming property market indicators across Britain's largest metros. Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham show critical overvaluation signals that could precede significant price corrections. Discover which areas are most at ri

Steven Bartlett's Mortgage Query Stuns Social Media

Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett sends the internet into a frenzy after asking a surprisingly relatable question about his mortgage on X, receiving over 1,000 replies and sparking a major personal finance debate.

Kevin McCloud's stark warning over UK housing crisis

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud delivers a blistering critique of the UK's property market, expressing deep sympathy for young buyers and calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits

Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.

US Home Price Surge Worsens Wealth Divide, Report Finds

Soaring house prices are creating a stark wealth divide across America. A new Zillow report shows that while homeowners see paper gains, affordability for first-time buyers has collapsed to its worst level in decades.

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.

Octopus Energy Beats Price Cap with New Fixed Deal

Octopus Energy has launched a new one-year fixed tariff that undercuts the current Ofgem price cap, offering significant savings for millions of British households. Discover if you can switch and save.

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

Las Vegas Housing Market Freeze: 'It's Like a Morgue'

The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects

Non-smaker fined £433 for Manchester cigarette litter

A Manchester man who doesn't smoke has been hit with a £433 penalty after being caught on camera disposing of a single cigarette end in the city centre, sparking debate about council enforcement tactics.

Expert Challenges Allsopp's Property Advice to Rayner

Property expert David Hollingworth challenges Kirstie Allsopp's controversial advice to Angela Rayner, warning selling her council house could have been a major financial misstep. Discover why holding onto property often beats quick sales in UK's volatile

UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running

UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.

Fed's Lisa Cook faces mortgage investigation

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is under investigation by the House Judiciary Committee over allegations of improper mortgage approvals during the pandemic. Discover the details of the claims and the Fed's response.

UK Property Market Plunge: Homebuyer Panic Hits Record

Exclusive: Britain's housing market faces a severe crisis as a record number of panicked buyers abandon purchases amid soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Property chain collapses hit unprecedented levels.

Pound Crashes to Record Low After Truss's Mini-Budget

The UK faces a severe economic crisis as the pound sterling crashes to a historic low against the dollar following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, triggering emergency warnings from the Bank of England and soaring mortgage costs for millions.

Major Lenders Slash UK Mortgage Rates to 7-Month Low

In a major boost for the UK housing market, leading lenders including Halifax and HSBC have cut mortgage rates to their lowest point since last summer, offering new hope for first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder.

Bank forgives £1m debt for terminally ill cancer patient

Bank of Scotland clears £1,000,000 debt for terminally ill cancer patient Ian Pritchard after his emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this act of compassion brought relief to a family facing unimaginable hardship.

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