Barclays cuts mortgage rates to 3.79% as lenders spark price war
Barclays has slashed mortgage rates to as low as 3.79%, triggering what brokers call a “full price war” among UK lenders — a boost for buyers and remortgagers.
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East Midlands sees £43,000 drop in new-build house prices as affordability pressures mount
New research from Propertymark shows East Midlands new-build prices fell by £43,078 year-on-year, while London dropped £122,770. Experts warn affordability remains a major challenge despite regional declines.
MoJ headquarters sold for £245m as billionaire Surinder Arora eyes luxury redevelopment
Billionaire Surinder Arora has bought the Ministry of Justice HQ for £245m. Landsec’s sale of Queen Anne’s Mansions signals a recovery in London’s property market.
RICS warns UK house prices will stagnate for rest of 2025 as recovery falters
RICS says UK house prices are likely to stagnate through 2025, as demand softens and sales fall back. Rental prices, however, are forecast to rise amid shrinking landlord supply.
London new-build sales climb 16.5% as investors and first-time buyers return
Foxtons reports a 16.5% rise in new home sales in London during H1 2025, with first-time buyers dominating activity and cash investors accounting for over a quarter of deals.
UK property prices rise in July, led by Northern Ireland and northern England
House prices in the UK rose by 0.4% in July, the fastest monthly increase so far in 2025, according to Halifax. The data suggests the housing market is holding up better than expected despite stamp duty changes, stubborn inflation and affordability pressures, with mortgage approvals and sales volumes also rising.
UK homebuyers shift focus to ‘move-in ready’ properties amid high borrowing costs
New research from Market Financial Solutions reveals UK buyers are prioritising homes in good condition over renovation projects as borrowing costs remain elevated.
LendInvest funds £10.9m redevelopment of historic Caerleon college with Acorn Property Group
LendInvest has provided a £10.9m loan to Acorn Property Group for the transformation of a Grade II listed former college in Caerleon into 48 private apartments.
UK property sales rise in June, offering boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Residential property transactions rose in June 2025, providing a welcome boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and signalling growing confidence in the housing market.
Super-rich buying again in prime areas of London as market steadies
Sales of £15m+ homes in Prime Central London hit £694m in the first half of 2025, as American and Middle Eastern buyers return, offsetting Non Dom departures.