Mortgage Market Briefing – July 2020
The housing market was handed a major boost this month as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak announced a temporary cut to stamp duty tax rates.
Mortgage Market Briefing – June 2020
Almost two million homeowners have asked their mortgage provider for a payment holiday, according to figures released by the banking trade body UK Finance.
Mortgage Market Briefing – May 2020
After weeks of severe lockdown, new government guidance has begun the process of easing restrictions on the UK housing market.
Mortgage Market Briefing – February 2020
It has been an encouraging 12 months for the housing market, with prices rising by 0.8% and much of the country returning to growth.
Mortgage market starts new decade
Mortgage approvals dipped slightly in January, when compared with a bumper December.
Mortgage Market Briefing – January 2020
2019 had its ups and downs for the mortgage and property markets, but the 2020s have begun on a positive note.
Increase in approvals means 2019 ends on a high for mortgage market
Low mortgage rates have tempted more existing homeowners to re-enter the market and remortgage in November.
Mortgage Market Briefing – December 2019
Further cuts to rates in December, especially for borrowers with small deposits, have proved a Christmas gift for first-time buyers.
Remortgage activity fuels mortgage market growth in November
Low mortgage rates have tempted more existing homeowners to re-enter the market and remortgage in November.