Mortgage Market Briefing – January 2020
House prices reached an all-time high at the end of 2020, thanks in part to the Stamp Duty tax holiday which has helped boost activity and prices across England and Wales.
Mortgage Market Briefing – December 2020
There was some welcome good news for first-time buyers in December as major lenders returned to the 10% deposit market.
Mortgage Market Briefing – November 2020
Homeowners struggling with the financial repercussions of the coronavirus have been offered further support from mortgage lenders.
Mortgage Market Briefing – October 2020
House prices have continued to enjoy sustained growth, with record prices being seen in many areas as buyers race to purchase properties before the stamp duty deadline.
Mortgage Market Briefing – September 2020
The housing market boom continued apace in September, as home buyers reaped the benefits of the Government’s stamp duty tax holiday.
Mortgage Market Briefing – August 2020
Home buyers and existing owners have been encouraged to snap up cheap mortgage deals while they last, as early signs have emerged that interest rates are starting to rise.
Mortgage Market Briefing – July 2020
The housing market was handed a major boost this month as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak announced a temporary cut to stamp duty tax rates.
Mortgage Market Briefing – June 2020
Almost two million homeowners have asked their mortgage provider for a payment holiday, according to figures released by the banking trade body UK Finance.
Mortgage Market Briefing – May 2020
After weeks of severe lockdown, new government guidance has begun the process of easing restrictions on the UK housing market, allowing for a partial return to normality in May.