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The UK’s housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said.

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has climbed to 34, with new research showing the growing difficulty of getting on the housing ladder.

UK lenders have begun raising mortgage interest rates as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised fears that inflation will rise and curb further Bank of England rate cuts.

Taking out a mortgage comes with a language of its own, with numerous acronyms and jargon such as LTV, APR, equity and legals. It’s important to understand these terms as they will determine how much you can borrow, the interest rate you’ll pay, and how flexible your mortgage will be later on. This guide explains the […]

Average house prices have risen above £300,000 for the first time, according to Halifax…

The government has set out more details of its planned shake-up of the leasehold system in England and Wales.

Competition among lenders suggests that mortgage rates could be cut in the coming weeks, according to brokers and analysts.

UK house prices dropped unexpectedly by 0.4% in December, according to the latest figures from the lender Nationwide Building Society.

New data has revealed a significant demographic shift in the UK property market. According to Santander’s latest figures, one in five (22%) first-time property purchasers in 2025 are aged over 40, representing an increase from 18% in 2024. Remarkably, the oldest first-time buyer supported by Santander in the current year was 70 years old, highlighting […]

Owners of tens of thousands of properties in England valued at more than £2m are set to be hit with a surcharge of at least £2,500 from 2028, in what has been dubbed a mansion tax. The annual charge will come on top of existing council tax, and will increase depending on the price of […]