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.
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UK House Prices Fall Annually for First Time Since 2012
New ONS data reveals UK house prices fell 0.6% annually in September 2023, marking the first decline in over a decade as high mortgage rates and inflation squeeze the property market.
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.
£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
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.
Lloyds fined £3.9m over customer treatment failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
October House Price Slump: A 'Window of Opportunity' for Buyers
Property expert Jonathan Rolande reveals why October's traditional housing market dip presents a golden chance for buyers to negotiate and secure a deal, despite higher mortgage rates.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
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.
Kirstie Allsopp Sparks Fury Over 'Work Harder' Housing Comments
Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp faces a fierce backlash on social media after claiming people should stop complaining about not being able to buy a house and just 'work harder'.
350,000 UK homes face mortgage shock as cheap deals end
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners face steep payment hikes as low-interest deals end, with many seeing repayments double amid cost-of-living pressures.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
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
UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
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
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.
Streeting Blasts Truss Over Economic 'Casino' That Cost UK Billions
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a scathing attack on former PM Liz Truss, holding her 'casino economics' responsible for a £30bn budget black hole and soaring mortgage costs for families.
UK Financial Crisis: Reeves Faces Soaring Borrowing Costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a mounting financial crisis as UK borrowing costs hit Budget-day highs, sparking fears of a mortgage meltdown and economic instability.
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.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
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