Stamp Duty Rule Change Forces UK First-Time Buyers to Pay £4,618 More Monday, April 13, 2026 stampduty housing firsttimebuyers property england affordability realestate mortgage threshold homebuying UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated … Read More
West Midlands Defies UK Trend as House Prices Dip in March Thursday, April 9, 2026 houseprices westmidlands ukhousing mortgage inflation propertymarket northernireland northeast scotland rates In March 2026, UK house prices experienced their first monthly decline of the year, slipping by 0.5% after modest gains in January and February. However, the West Midlands stood out as a bright spot, with average home values … Read More
430,000 UK Households at Risk of Becoming ‘Climate Mortgage Prisoners’ Due to Flooding, Report Warns Saturday, April 4, 2026 climate flooding housing mortgage insurance uksif resilience finance property adaptation A staggering 430,000 households across England risk becoming “climate mortgage prisoners” by 2050, trapped in flood-prone properties they cannot sell easily or refinance affordably, according to a new report by Public First … Read More
Lloyds Bank Offers Reassurance and Support to Mortgage Customers Amid Middle East Crisis Monday, March 30, 2026 lloyds mortgage support finance borrowers interestonly rates paymenthelp mortgagecharter crisis Lloyds Bank, along with Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has announced comprehensive mortgage support for borrowers affected by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US. In response to the escalating crisis, Lloyds is … Read More
Mortgage Bills to Jump by £788 Annually as Major UK Banks Raise Rates Wednesday, March 18, 2026 mortgage rates money lenders borrowing finance interest inflation bankofengland uk Mortgage costs for UK households are set to increase by an average of £788 a year as major lenders raise their rates. According to Money Facts Compare, prominent banks such as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, NatWest, and … Read More
Lloyds Bank Launches Groundbreaking Green Finance Scholarship for Mortgage Brokers Tuesday, March 17, 2026 lloyds mortgage greenfinance scholarship sustainability brokers training homeenergy greenmortgages finance Lloyds Bank has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable home financing expertise among mortgage brokers. The bank is introducing a unique, six-month scholarship program designed for industry … Read More