Home Repossessions Jump 39% Annually, Below Historic Levels
UK homeowner mortgage repossessions rose sharply by 39% in 2025, but figures remain far lower than the 2009 financial crisis peak, with lenders emphasizing support for struggling borrowers.
UK homeowner mortgage repossessions rose sharply by 39% in 2025, but figures remain far lower than the 2009 financial crisis peak, with lenders emphasizing support for struggling borrowers.
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New research from Zoopla identifies the most affordable UK cities for single homebuyers, with Sunderland leading at £408 monthly mortgage payments.
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Rising incomes and lower mortgage rates are helping single buyers enter the property market, with Aberdeen and Swansea leading as most affordable cities.
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reports improving trends in buyer inquiries, sales, and price expectations, with a net balance of 43% forecasting house price growth over the next year.
Zoopla analysis identifies the most affordable cities for single first-time buyers across Britain, with Aberdeen and Sunderland leading the list.
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Zoopla analysis reveals Aberdeen, Swansea and Havering as most affordable locations for single first-time buyers, with rising incomes and lower mortgage rates improving accessibility.
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New ONS data reveals North Norfolk has the highest percentage of homes owned outright in England, with coastal and rural areas dominating the top rankings, while London boroughs show the lowest rates.
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Housebuilder Barratt Redrow reports a 13.6% fall in half-year profits to £199.9 million, citing the late autumn Budget and low consumer confidence as key factors affecting the housing market.
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