Home improvement giant spends billions to attract new business from professionals beyond traditional customer base
Next week, the biggest overhaul of England’s private rented sector in decades comes into effect — yet many have still not engaged with the changes
Increase indicates resilience in housing market even as Iran war led to surge in energy costs
New government tax regime came into force last week but most of those required to sign up by April 6 have yet to do so
Santander, TSB and Coventry are among the lenders to reduce costs of their fixed-rate deals this week
Report by IFS says policy did little to increase affordability for those on lower incomes
Flexibility is the watchword among UK borrowers amid signs of slowing activity in the housing market
Housing affordability is so hot right now
Halifax reports market slowdown as mortgage rates rise
New rules aim to provide safety and security for tenants, but landlords are anxious
Those refinancing a five-year fix face paying an extra £395 a month on average — but will still be paying less than those who fixed two years ago
Lenders withdraw more than 1,500 products so far this month as interest rate expectations shift
Lenders rapidly reprice fixed-rate deals, with yet more rises expected
I’m separating from my wife and have left the family home
Buyers in the South East and London face the biggest challenge in trading up for more space
UK watchdog found examples of good practice but also ‘issues that raise concerns’
Surging energy prices driven by conflict change expectations for interest rate cuts
The average rate on a two-year fix has climbed back above 5%
Market mood ‘has completely changed’ following outbreak of Middle East war
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The market has not been this jittery in decades — and that was before the Middle East conflict
Drop reflects uncertainty among homebuyers around chancellor Rachel Reeves’ November Budget
Decline in benchmark rate helps bolster Donald Trump’s claim housing affordability is improving under his administration
I don’t want to fall out with them or get into an expensive dispute
Building Societies Association finds many are gloomy about their prospects of financing a purchase
