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‘Tracker mortgages are back’ – but is one the right choice for you?

The uncertain interest rate outlook is making tracker deals popular again. We look at the pros and cons of both types of loan

The Guardian - UK

Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact?

Rising swap rates have seen all the sub-4% deals pulled from residential markets over the past few weeks

The Independent UK

Average UK house price hits two-year high amid ‘positive summer’ for market

Halifax said it expects house prices ‘to continue their modest growth through the remainder of this year’.

Evening Standard

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Major mortgage lenders chopping rates as competition heats up

Halifax, HSBC UK, Barclays, Santander and NatWest are among those to have made rate cuts this week, or outlined plans to do so.

The Independent UK

The great mortgage gamble: Is now the right time to buy a home — or should you wait for a rate reduction?

With mortgage market volatility and interest rates still high, many would-be buyers are facing the same dilemma — is now the right time to buy? The experts assess the options

Evening Standard

Average UK house price increased by 1.1% annually in April

The house price figures were released as data showed that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 2% in May.

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals dip despite increase in lending

Bank of England data released on Friday has revealed that there were 61,100 mortgage approvals for house purchases in April.

The Independent UK

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Average UK house price ended last year £4,800 higher than at end of 2022 – index

The typical UK house price in December 2023 was £287,105, up from £282,305 in the same month a year earlier, Halifax said.

The Independent UK

UK house prices fall at fastest annual rate for 14 years

The price of a typical home is now 4.5 per cent below the August 2022 peak

Evening Standard

Recession fears as house prices slump and manufacturers suffer worst month since lockdown

Price of a typical home is now 4.5 per cent below the August 2022 peak

The Independent UK

UK house prices fall at fastest annual rate in 14 years

The price of a typical home is now 4.5% below the August 2022 peak, Nationwide Building Society said.

The Independent UK

Annual house prices fall for first time in a decade

House prices fell by 1.0% on average across the UK in May

The Independent UK

Average UK house price increased by 0.8% in March, says Halifax

The typical house price in March was £287,880, which was about 2% below a peak reached last August, according to Halifax’s report.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price is more than £12,000 below August peak – index

House prices stabilised in January, with 0.0% change, according to Halifax’s latest figures.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

UK property sales figures remain slightly higher than pre-pandemic levels

Across the UK, an estimated 107,190 house sales took place in November.

The Independent UK

House sales remain slightly higher than pre-pandemic levels

Across the UK, an estimated 107,190 house sales took place in November.

The Independent UK

Home sales down by 37% annually in September but remained steady month-on-month

UK home sales have been stable in recent months, HM Revenue and Customs said.

The Independent UK

House price growth stalls amid rising interest rates

Estate agents said that there could be some renegotiations amid a backdrop of rising interest rates, which could lead to house prices softening

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Evening Standard

UK house price growth stalls month-on-month in September

Estate agents said that there could be some re-negotiations amid a backdrop of rising interest rates, which could lead to house prices softening.

The Independent UK

House price growth stalls month-on-month in September

Estate agents said that there could be some re-negotiations amid a backdrop of rising interest rates, which could lead to house prices softening.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price sees biggest annual rise in 19 years

The percentage increase was around double the rate recorded in June

The Guardian - UK

Ten-year fixed-rate UK mortgages ‘are now incredible value’

As rates on shorter-term loans increase, longer-term deals look more attractive

The Independent UK

Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate since 2005

The annual growth rate of credit card borrowing in April was 11.6%, marking the highest rate since November 2005, the Bank of England said.

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