‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago Zoopla says it is on target for highest number of new listings on its site in any February in a decade The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Choice of savings deals at record high but average rates falling, says website It is vital that savers do not give in to apathy in the fading rate environment, Moneyfacts said. Evening Standard · Feb 16
First-time buyers enjoy biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages in UK since 2008 More than 500 deals now offer 95% loans as banks and building societies loosen their borrowing rules The Guardian - UK · Feb 13
Cost of UK pet insurance falls despite higher vet fees and inflation Competition is driving down prices, albeit slowly, with the median lifetime cover put at £247 for dogs and £180 for cats a year The Guardian - UK · Feb 7
‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026. The Independent UK · Feb 5
Getting ready to remortgage? Here’s how to get the best rates With 1.8m fixed-rate deals due to end this year, now’s the time to dig out the details and look at what’s on offer The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
UK credit cards: six ways to help you pick the best deals From understanding jargon such as APRs and 0% transfer offers, to getting perks such as air miles or cashback The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
1.8 Million UK Mortgages Expiring in 2026: Why Homeowners Who Locked in Pandemic Rates Could Pay £5,000+ More This Year With 1.8 million UK fixed-rate mortgages expiring in 2026, pandemic-era borrowers face payment shock while those on SVRs could save £5,000+ by switching. Here's what it means for your finances. International Business Times UK · Jan 14
Experts predict UK mortgage market ‘boom’ in 2026 Options for first-time buyers are reaching record highs, new data shows The Independent UK · Jan 13
What interest rates and inflation will mean for your money and mortgage in 2026 Rates were cut by the Bank of England to 3.75 per cent before Christmas - the lowest level in almost three years The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
What the UK interest rate cut means for you, from mortgage deals to savings rates Fourth cut this year is good news for homebuyers and those due to remortgage, but returns on easy-access savings accounts could drop The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’ while fixed rates continue to fall Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’ Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Some ‘good news’ for mortgage borrowers despite base rate being maintained Several mortgage lenders have launched new rates this week The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025 Some ‘good news’ for mortgage borrowers despite base rate left on hold Several lenders have been cutting their mortgage rates in recent days.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Average mortgage rates have fallen back below 5% in November, says website The decrease to less than 5%, after average mortgage rates sat above this level in October, is a ‘notable milestone’, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025 Average mortgage rates fall below five per cent in November Average mortgage rates have decreased to 4.99 per cent in November
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Fresh fears for homeowners and buyers as mortgage rates creep back up Average two and five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen for the first time in months
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025 Some average mortgage rates ‘jump month-on-month for first time since February’ With sticky inflation, ‘any imminent base rate cuts by the Bank of England seem unlikely’, Moneyfacts said.
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025 Worry for homeowners as average mortgage rates rise for first time since February Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 ‘Disappointment’ for home buyers and ‘frustration’ for savers as base rate held Some mortgage rates have been creeping up in recent weeks, while savings rates have been falling, finance experts said.
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Choice of inflation-beating savings accounts ‘lower than a year ago’ Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said it is essential for savers to shop around to avoid losing money in real terms.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 UK lender offers 98% mortgage to first-time buyers – but bars bank of mum and dad Newcastle building society aims for those with smaller deposits and no help hoping to get on to housing ladder
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025 Record high choice of cash savings accounts in September – Moneyfacts Despite the Bank of England base rate having recently been reduced, only 26% of savings accounts on the market can beat it, Moneyfacts said.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 Low-deposit mortgage choice ‘hits 17-year high’ Moneyfacts said the combined number of 5% and 10% deposit deals in September was at its highest on record since 2008.