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How much the average UK house price increased by in April

Head of mortgages at Halifax said ‘modest price growth’ is expected this year

The Independent UK

London house prices rose in April despite end to stamp duty relief

The slight increase in house prices was attributed to wider availability of lower mortgage rates

Evening Standard

Ups and downs: what’s at stake in Leagues One, Two and National League

Orient and Reading tussle for final playoff spot, Bradford have promotion in reach as Doncaster and Vale contest title

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Mortgage innovation and affordability changes are huge positives - here’s what it means for homebuyers

Borrowing more is becoming possible for some - which could be vital in the always-tricky landscape of mortgages

The Independent UK

Halifax eases mortgage "stress tests" so home buyers can borrow up to 13% more

High street lender says typical buyer will get £38,000 more “fire power” for their purchase

Evening Standard

HSBC and Co-op Bank cut mortgage rates as Halifax and Lloyds ease rules

Lenders stepping up mortgage price war in apparent response to financial turmoil sparked by US tariffs

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of £1,575 (€1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

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UK house prices slide after rush to beat stamp duty changes

Average price fell by 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest decline since March last year, Halifax says

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices fall by £1,575 as demand drops following race to beat stamp duty deadline

Demand is ‘returning to normal and new applications slowing’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

Where house prices rose the fastest and slowest in the UK in March

Halifax says demand is ‘returning to normal’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases

The Independent UK

Lloyds and Halifax branch closures: Full list revealed as more than 250 banks shut for good

One Halifax branch is set to close in Lincoln in May and a Lloyds branch will be closing in Hodge Hill, Birmingham

Evening Standard

Gap between rungs on housing ladder widens as flat values lag behind houses

Flats have been lagging behind for house price growth which could provide opportunities for some first-time buyers, a survey for the bank found.

Evening Standard

Best children’s savings account for 2025 with families able to earn 5.5%

Everything you need to know to open a savings accounts for your young ones - and what to do for the older ones too

The Independent UK

UK house prices fall unexpectedly, says Halifax

Average property price dips to £298,602 in February despite analysts expecting rush before stamp duty rises

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Evening Standard

‘Delicate balance’ for UK housing market as average property price dips by £213

Property values fell by 0.1 per cent on a monthly basis, Halifax said.

The Independent UK

Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch rewards with one offering £175 in April

As well as cash you might get access to a much better savings rates if you switch banks

The Guardian - UK

Online banking problems prompt MPs’ concern amid UK branch closures

Thousands of Lloyds, Nationwide, Halifax, TSB, Bank of Scotland and First Direct customers affected on Friday

Evening Standard

Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and TSB banking apps down — leaving customers locked out on payday

Nationwide has apologised for the problem and advised customers to keep an eye on its status page.

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The Independent UK

Lloyds and Nationwide online banking down, leaving users locked out of accounts on payday: Live updates

Payday payments affected for second month in a row amid outages across high street

TechRadar

Did your mobile banking go down? Here's what happened to Lloyds, TSB, Nationwide, First Direct and Halifax

Six major UK banks reported issues with their mobile and internet banking on Friday, February 28 –here's an account on the bad morning for Lloyds, TSB, First Direct, Halifax, Nationwide and Bank of Scotland customers.

The Independent UK

Lloyds Bank down: Halifax, TSB and Nationwide online banking not working

Lloyds Bank and other banks’ online services appear to be down in a major outage.

Evening Standard

Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in a row

Four banks have confirmed disruption for customers on Friday morning.

Evening Standard

Starter home price average in every borough as London first-time buyer numbers plummet

London’s unaffordable housing has pushed first-time buyers out of the capital

The Independent UK

First-time buyers increased nearly 20% last year - here’s where homes are most affordable

The typical cost of a first home is £311,034 according to Halifax data

Evening Standard

First-time buyer numbers jump 19%, with most affordable locations revealed

The typical cost of a first home is £311,034 and the average first-time buyer age is 33, Halifax said.

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