The Latest Breaking News from David Hollingworth

House prices up year-on-year for third month in a row in May

May’s annual increase in UK house prices followed eight months of falls.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Average UK house price increased by 1.1% annually in April

The house price figures were released as data showed that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 2% in May.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

How can first-time buyers get ahead in the tough property market?

Property and mortgage experts offer their tips to cash-strapped would-be homeowners.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

UK property market: what will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2024?

Whether you are a first-time buyer or remortaging, we look at what the new year could bring

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023

What does the Bank of England’s latest interest rate pause mean for households?

Monthly hikes in base rate may have stalled, but the cost-of-living squeeze has not gone away

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

UK house prices up almost 1% since last month but mortgage approvals plunge

Just 43,300 mortgages were approved in September, 30 per cent less than the monthly average in 2019

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023

As UK mortgage interest rates fall, should you choose a two-year or five-year fix?

Bank of England halts run of base rate rises but borrowers still have much to ponder

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Four of Britain’s biggest lenders cut rates on fixed mortgage deals

Halifax, HSBC, Nationwide and TSB reduce rates, easing pressure on hard-pressed homeowners

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

In the balance: with rates rising, is overpaying your mortgage a good move?

Homeowners are desperate to find ways to reduce the bill they face each month, but should you put any spare cash into the home loan, or a savings account? We weigh up the arguments

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Interest-only mortgages: a godsend for UK borrowers (if you can get one)

Such deals can halve your monthly payments but lenders are picky and there are drawbacks

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023