UK mortgage guarantee scheme set to expire amid silence on replacement plan
The UK’s mortgage guarantee scheme, helping thousands of first-time buyers access 95% mortgages, is due to end this month with no confirmed replacement from the government.
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UK house prices rise in May as post-stamp duty dip fades
UK house prices rose in May, reversing April’s decline and signalling that the soft patch following the end of the stamp duty holiday may have been just a temporary blip.
Taylor Wimpey España urges British investors to capitalise on Spanish off-plan boom
Taylor Wimpey España is calling on British investors to take advantage of the growing popularity of off-plan property purchases in Spain, pointing to rising demand, early price security and the potential for capital gains as key selling points.
UK house sales hit four-year high as market momentum builds in May
The UK housing market is enjoying its strongest spell of activity since the pandemic-era “race for space,” with estate agents reporting a surge in buyer interest and sales agreed reaching a four-year high, according to new data from property portal Zoopla.
Prime redevelopment opportunity hits market in sought-after St Andrews
A building with significant redevelopment potential in the heart of St Andrews, one of Scotland’s most desirable investment locations, has been brought to market by Shepherd Chartered Surveyors.
UK housing market sees sharp rise in price reductions amid supply surge
The UK housing market is experiencing a notable uptick in price reductions, with more than 100,000 properties having their asking prices cut in April alone, according to new data from property analytics firm TwentyEA.
Gable Mortgages launches 100% mortgage as no-deposit home loans return to the market
A second lender in under a week has entered the no-deposit mortgage market, with Gable Mortgages launching a 100% home loan targeted at first-time buyers and renters struggling to save.
Trumped! US buyer demand for UK property hits eight-year high amid trade fears
Interest from American buyers in UK homes has surged to its highest level since 2017, according to new data from Rightmove, as growing uncertainty over President Trump’s economic policies prompts a rise in enquiries.
UK housing market update: rents fall as sales stock hits 11-year high
UK rents fall by 1.8% as supply rises, while unsold sales stock hits highest level since 2013, driven by slowing demand after stamp duty changes, Home.co.uk reports.
UK house prices rise in May for fifth year running amid rush to beat stamp duty deadline
UK house prices rose 0.6% in May to a record £379,517, driven by a surge in new listings before stamp duty changes, Rightmove reports, marking five years of gains.