Mutuals grow to hold a 23 per cent share in the mortgage market
Stagnating prices have made it hard to build equity, research reveals
Homebuying expected to pick up this autumn as confidence returns, say analysts
How higher rates really can drive higher inflation
2.1% year-on-year increase comes as BoE cuts benchmark rate to 5%
UK bank brings case over securitisation of loans that US group sold in mortgage push
The latest data suggests buy-to-let purchases are down, mortgage lending has dropped off and the sector is shrinking
UK’s biggest mortgage lender expects home loan prices to stabilise as demand eases
Spanish bank posts record quarterly results but UK stands out as weak spot
Rate will only be available to buyers and not customers switching home loan products
Sabadell-owned lender took on home loans of former customers of failed UK bank
Brokers anticipate the cheapest rates will drop below 4 per cent before the end of the year
Falling house prices and lower borrowing costs drive increase in take-up for mortgages and consumer credit
Authorities trying to encourage local buyers are losing out
The south’s sky-high house prices and population pressures are prompting more UK professionals to relocate
Property market shows signs of stabilising ahead of anticipated interest rate cuts from Bank of England
Meet the millennials who have done the math and say renting property is better for their finances and flexibility
Typical borrower coming off fixed-rate deal by end of 2026 will pay £180 more a month
Banks expected to improve fixed-rate deals ahead of forecast Bank of England rate cut in August
Lenders remain cautious over mortgage rates
Cheaper loans in France and Spain follow cut in ECB rate
Securities backing single commercial buildings are popular with investors but several have failed to live up to top ratings
Outstanding card balances on the rise as interest rates remain high
Property owners rush to pay down debts or refinance at lower rates in absence of other investment options
On average, buying a home with a capital and interest mortgage is 11 per cent more expensive than renting
