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  1. Mortgage rates drop to lowest rates seen in 15 months as house prices rise and more homes are sold. Get the latest in our House Price Index.

  2. Mortgage rates have fallen by 1.2% since this time last year, saving the average first-time buyer £100-a-month in mortgage payments and £4,000 on a deposit.

  3. Rental inflation is slowing, with London and major cities leading the way. However, towns and rural areas are continuing to see rents rise. Find out what’s happening where you live in our Rental Market Report. 

  4. House prices rise across the UK as London veers into positive territory. But homeowners looking to sell must be wary of overpricing.

  5. Our exclusive research for the BBC reveals rents are starting to fall in parts of the UK, as the pace of rental inflation hits its lowest level in nearly 3 years.  

  6. Mortgage rates are not expected to fall further this year, but rising wages are likely to improve affordability for buyers as house prices stay flat.

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