Nationwide breaks 3.5% mortgage barrier in early 2026 rate cut push
Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.2%, breaking the 3.5% barrier and signalling renewed competition among UK lenders in 2026.
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Dubai sales surge cements city as favoured investment destination for global HNWIs
Dubai’s luxury housing market hit record levels in 2025, with $9bn in ultra-prime sales as global high-net-worth investors pile into the emirate.
UK rental market fragments by region as affordability pressures remain entrenched
UK rents softened in parts of the country in December, but Propertymark warns affordability remains stretched as regional disparities widen.
Renters offered zero-deposit route onto housing ladder with new mortgage launch
Renters could buy a home without a deposit after Hanley Economic Building Society launched a new 100% Rent to Own mortgage
High-end office shortage pushes firms into second-tier buildings as prime supply dries up
A shortage of prime office space is pushing UK businesses into older buildings, with experts warning the City could run out of top-grade offices by 2028.
Trump backs ban on corporate investors buying US family homes
Donald Trump says he will push to ban large investors from buying US single-family homes, reigniting debate over housing affordability.
UK house prices hit six-month low as budget uncertainty cools market
UK house prices fell 0.6% in December, hitting a six-month low as budget uncertainty cooled demand, Halifax data shows.
Barclays cuts mortgage rates as lenders edge closer to 3.5%
Barclays has cut mortgage rates, pushing more deals into the 3.5% range. Brokers say the move signals where rates are heading in 2026.
UK housebuilding slump raises fresh concerns over development pipelines and supply
UK housebuilding has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, raising concerns over stalled development pipelines and future housing supply.
Sole trader or limited company? What property investors need to know
Should landlords operate as sole traders or limited companies? A practical guide to tax, mortgages and portfolio growth.