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Economy

UK house prices grow for another month. Where is best place to buy?

The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions.

18/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices fall after five months of consecutive growth

A delayed timeline for interest rate cuts has pushed up mortgage costs, holding back buyer demand.

05/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices fall for first time in three months

Higher mortgage costs stall buyer demand in March in the UK housing market but annual growth remains on the rise.

02/04/2024

Economy

35-year mortgages on the rise as UK buyers struggle financially

Banks warn of a surge in long-term mortgages as buyers seek to get on the housing ladder.

04/03/2024

Economy

Mortgages with interest under 1% - a new era in home financing?

Own New in the UK has launched a mortgage product that will enable borrowers to take out a loan with an interest rate under 1% for those buying new builds - is this the new era of home financing, and will it catch on in Europe?

27/02/2024

Economy

China cuts key interest rate to revive property sector

The world's second-biggest economy is launching a new effort to boost a sector which provides 25% of the country's GDP.

20/02/2024

Economy

UK mortgage rates could stay higher for longer - here's some advice

Cooling inflation rates could reduce the interest payments due on variable mortgage plans, but analysts warn this won’t happen just yet.

07/12/2023

Business

What's gone wrong for Metro Bank and will Barclays save it?

Metro Bank shareholders have voted to back a rescue deal aimed at securing its future as Barclays engages in exclusive negotiations to acquire the group's residential mortgage book.

28/11/2023

Economy

UK: Is homeownership becoming a privilege for the elite?

A large majority of people aspiring to buy a house in the UK find that homeownership is reserved for the elite, says a new report.

31/10/2023

Economy

UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest in eight months

The latest data suggests a further slowdown in the property market due to rising borrowing costs.

30/10/2023

Business

France extends 0% interest rate loans for low-income households

Mortgages granted to low-income first-time homeowners will increase from €80,000 to €100,000 in 2024. The eligibility criteria for the fiscal measure will also be broadened, in an effort to help more people get on the property ladder.

18/10/2023

Partner content

From Dubai to Spain: How Huspy is disrupting the home-buying market

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The UAE-born ‘PropTech’ platform is simplifying the process of buying homes, arranging viewings online and delivering initial mortgage quotes within 30 seconds

09/11/2022

Green News

Why going green is the best way to get a cheap mortgage

What is a green mortgage and why should you be investing in an energy efficient home?

02/06/2020