Aug 12, 2026
When you take out a mortgage, you may also think about life insurance. If you die during the policy term and a valid claim is accepted, the payment could help your family repay the mortgage or manage other costs. Another decision is whether the policy should be...
Aug 5, 2026
Mortgage activity picked up in June 2026, but borrowing costs also moved higher. Bank of England Money and Credit figures show house purchase mortgage approvals, net of cancellations, rose to 58,200 in June, from 56,600 in May. They were still below the previous...
Jul 28, 2026
Some specialist buy-to-let lenders announced rate and criteria changes in July 2026, including reductions across parts of their buy-to-let ranges and lower minimum property values on selected products. For landlords, this may create more choice in some cases. It does...
Jul 22, 2026
The government has opened a consultation on a proposed new First Time Buyer ISA. It is not yet a live product, and the final rules have not been confirmed. The consultation was updated on 29 June 2026 and is open until 11:59pm on 18 August 2026. For anyone saving for...
Jul 15, 2026
Tenant demand picked up in the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey published in July 2026. The June survey reported a +18% net balance for tenant demand, the strongest reading since May 2025, while new landlord instructions remained negative at -18%. RICS also...
Jul 9, 2026
Average private rents in Redbridge reached £1,725 a month in May 2026, up from £1,677 a year earlier, according to Office for National Statistics local housing data. That is a 2.9% annual rise, but higher rent does not automatically mean a stronger investment...
