The UK base rate remains at 3.75%, after the Bank of England voted to hold rates at its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 30 July 2026. The decision comes as UK inflation sits at 2.6% The Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75%, keeping borrowing costs unchanged following its latest interest
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Flats are 40% cheaper to buy than houses: the best value for 30 years The price gap between the cost of flats and the cost of houses is the widest since records began. Factor in active leasehold reforms and flats are a budget-friendly option worth considering. Houses now cost 1.7 times the price of a
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The average home has increased 15.3% in value since 2021 If you’ve owned your home for five years, there’s a good chance it’ll be worth more now than it was in 2021 – with the average UK home’s value rising by £36,100. How does your home compare? £36,100 in value has been added to the
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Market Overview The UK housing market continues to rebalance as elevated stock levels coincide with softer buyer demand. While more properties are available for sale, reduced demand is translating into fewer agreed sales, longer transaction times and a greater proportion of listings requiring price reductions. Despite increasingly cautious house price forecasts, underlying affordability has improved
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Looking for property features that add value to your home the in summer? Adding up to £30,000 to your home’s value? A recent survey of which features can boost your homes price during the summer months reveals the most sought after features. Homes with outdoor features like a south-facing garden, entertainment area and hot tub
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With lower house prices and fast trains. We look at the UK’s best commuter towns, where value meets convenience. The UK’s best commuter towns offer house prices up to 61% lower than the nearest city, within an hour travel by train Near Newcastle, Shildon is the most affordable commuter town with £73,800 on average house
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We look at why some homes are getting stuck without a buyer and the key things successful sellers are doing right in 2026. 44% of UK homes listed for sale in the past 3 years failed to sell Overambitious and unrealistic pricing is the biggest reason homes remain unsold Under-35s are more likely to overprice
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The average loan-to-value (LTV) on mortgaged homes across the UK has fallen to 59%, down from around 70% in 2012, research suggests. Analysis by the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) said this highlights the structurally lower leverage of today’s housing market. 📉 Mortgage Leverage & Equity Average UK loan-to-value (LTV) has fallen to 59% (from
If your home is at its best when the frost is biting and the woodburner is lit, you could be sitting on a seasonal advantage. Turns out, there’s nothing like a cold snap to add to the asking price of certain homes in winter. The first few months of the year are a peak time
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There is no certainty about the contents of the Autumn Budget but speculation about a Mansion Tax, Stamp Duty changes and capital gains charges on the sale of high value homes is already having an impact. Mansion Tax Sales agreed for £2m+ homes, which are the subject of a potential mansion tax, are down 13%
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