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UK inflation rises to 3.4%, first increase in five months
UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, its first increase in five months, driven by higher tobacco duties and airfares, according to ONS data, with implications for interest rates and the housing market.
Taylor Wimpey cuts margin outlook as buyers hold back and flats are sold at a discount
Taylor Wimpey has cut its profit margin outlook after weak buyer demand led it to sell London flats to investors at a discount, highlighting ongoing affordability pressures in…
Asking prices jump by nearly £10,000 in January as sellers test market confidence
UK house asking prices rose by nearly £10,000 in January, the biggest monthly jump in a decade, as sellers returned to the market and buyer demand rebounded, says…
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.
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.
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
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.