How will Bank of England interest rate cut affect my finances?
From mortgages to savings and from loans to credit cards, we look at impact of quarter-point cut to base rate
UK house prices rise at fastest rate in 18 months, Nationwide reports
Annual growth rate was 2.1% in July but building society says high mortgage rates still pose challenges
UK house prices expected to rise over second half of year, says Zoopla
Larger number of homes for sale will help push up prices by 2%, says property portal
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Lloyds predicts drop in defaults on loans and mortgages as UK economy improves
Bank sets aside just £44m for bad debts and defaults in second quarter amid upbeat outlook
Fixed-rate mortgages below 4% back on sale in UK
Brokers hope Nationwide’s mortgage deal is sign of ‘summer of savings’ for homebuyers
Number of new UK buy-to-let mortgages halves in just over a year
Sector shrinks in size for first time since launch of products in 1996 as higher costs drive out investors
UK house purchases delayed by problems with Chaps payments system
Bank of England said issue affected some payments on Thursday but that service had been restored by 4.30pm
Disused Lloyds office sites to be converted into social housing
Exclusive: Bank launches project by selling Pudsey site as CEO says Labour’s commitment to sector is ‘clearer’ than last government’s
Number of agreed UK house sales over past month ‘up 15% on 2023’
Buyers not fazed by election or Euro 2024, says Rightmove, as ‘gamechanging’ interest rate cuts anticipated
‘I feel sick’: couple say new-build home turned into disaster valued at £1
A couple’s Barratt house that surveyors say should be worth £350,000 has been left almost worthless due to defects
Trader recommendation websites must vet firms, says watchdog
CMA draft guidance says platforms must also tackle fake reviews and sanction rogue traders
UK tech startup raises £5m to prevent dangerous mould in social housing
Switchee aims to protect health and cut bills by installing its technology in 1m homes
UK house prices remain subdued for third successive month
Sales average £288,455 in June but recent cuts in mortgage rates offer hope for market, says Halifax
Private rents in Great Britain hit record high, data shows
Rightmove calls on new government to prioritise sector as rents outside London climb 7% in a year