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Aviva's CEO, Amanda Blanc, warns that new homes built in UK flood-risk areas could become uninsurable due to increasing climate-related flooding, impacting homeowners' ability to secure mortgages or sell properties.
Labour is launching 'Your First Home,' a revamped help-to-buy scheme, to stimulate the struggling housebuilding sector by reducing first-time buyer deposits to 2.5%. The policy aims to boost housing supply despite current high interest rates and past criticisms of similar…
UK house prices have experienced their first annual fall in nearly three years, with Lloyds reporting a 0.4% decrease in August, driven by rising borrowing costs and economic uncertainty.
UK house prices experienced their first year-on-year fall since November 2023, decreasing by 0.4% in August, according to lender Lloyds, driven by higher mortgage rates and affordability issues.
UK mortgage rates are expected to increase following a global bond sell-off that has pushed up borrowing costs, despite a slight easing in bond yields at the start of trading.
UK house prices increased by 0.2% in August, marking the first rise in four months, according to Nationwide. The average home price reached £275,465 as the market awaits a crucial Bank of England interest rate decision.
Britain's housing market is locked in its weakest August since 2018, as sellers slash their prices in search of a buyer. New data from Rightmove this morning shows that the average price of a newly-listed home in Britain fell by 2% this month, to £364,999.
UK house prices remained largely unchanged in July, with a minimal 0.1% annual increase, according to Lloyds. Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are impacting buyer affordability.
Recent changes in mortgage lending rules may help first-time buyers get a mortgage by allowing them to borrow up to six times their income. However, this shift comes with some risk and requires a good credit history, regular salary, and enough savings for a deposit.
Biggest Ever Public Housing Loan Interest Subsidy in China: Up to 15% Off
China's Dalian city has introduced a new public housing loan interest subsidy policy, offering up to 15% off for borrowers who take out loans for second homes. This move is seen as a way to support residents' housing needs and reduce their financial burden.
Mortgage rates are mostly lower compared to last week, with the current 30-year fixed rate rising by 24.1 basis points to 6.696%. The 15-year fixed rate rose by 9.6 basis points to 6.036%, and the 5/1 ARM rose by a whopping 41.4 basis points to 6.637%.
Ares Management stands out as a top private credit pick, offering a 4.5% yield and robust long-term fee growth despite recent volatility. Carlisle Companies is positioned for a 'golden age' of remodeling, with pent-up demand, high ROIC targets, and a nearly 50-year divide…
Neyagawa in Osaka Prefecture passes citywide vacant-home tax ordinance
The city assembly of Neyagawa in Osaka Prefecture passed an ordinance to introduce a tax on owners of vacant houses, aiming to cope with an increasing number of such homes and bring them onto the housing market.
UK house prices saw their first monthly increase since February, rising 0.2% in June to an average of £299,330, according to Lloyds, signaling a potential stabilization after a period of decline linked to the Iran war.
Mortgage and refinance interest rates have significantly increased since last week, with the 30-year fixed rate rising to 6.40% and the 15-year fixed to 5.86% as of Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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Anthony Albanese backs Treasury forecasts of slightly slower house price growth, amid data showing a drop in prices for the first time in three years.
Britain's largest housebuilders, including Barratt and Taylor Wimpey, face a class action lawsuit seeking up to £4.5bn for allegedly colluding to inflate new-build home prices for 700,000 buyers.
Mortgage and refinance interest rates have decreased, with the 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.17%, the lowest since April. The 15-year fixed rate and 5/1 ARM also decreased.
Lennar's average selling price has hit a 9-year low, which could boost home sales and benefit Home Depot. Lower home prices make homes more affordable, leading to increased demand and potentially more home improvement projects.
Mortgage and refinance interest rates are mixed today, June 20, 2026, with some fixed rates rising and others falling, according to Zillow data.
Higher mortgage costs after the Iran war began have derailed home purchases, remortgages and moving plans across the UK.