Mortgages

Coronavirus: latest property market news, information and advice
June 28, 2020
Keep up to date with how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the UK property market.
Coronavirus: mortgage approvals impacted by social distancing
May 1, 2020
Mortgage approvals have fallen due to the impact of social distancing. But here’s how to move forward with your property purchase right now.
Coronavirus: one in seven mortgages in the UK covered by payment holidays
April 29, 2020
Customers who've come to the end of their existing mortgage deal can move to a new one, even if they're currently on a payment holiday or have been furloughed.
Coronavirus: what it means for mortgages
April 22, 2020
While one in nine homeowners have taken a mortgage holiday, the UK's lowest ever interest rate means it's worth keeping a close eye on mortgage deals available to you.
Coronavirus: 1.2 million homeowners receive mortgage payment holidays
April 14, 2020
Lenders have agreed to suspend mortgage payments for up to three months for customers who are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: lenders withdraw some types of mortgage
March 30, 2020
Banks and building societies are reassessing their level of risk and withdrawing some types of mortgage.
Coronavirus: government reveals new guidelines on moving house
March 27, 2020
The government has issued new guidance for those buying, selling and renting a new home during the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: what you can claim if you're affected and how to apply
March 25, 2020
The Chancellor has set aside billions of pounds for people affected by coronavirus. How you can claim what you are entitled to.
Coronavirus: how to apply for a three-month mortgage payment holiday
March 24, 2020
What you need to do to benefit from the mortgage holiday scheme.
Interest rates cut to lowest level ever
March 20, 2020
We take a look at the impact the Bank of England’s latest rate reduction will have on mortgages.
Three-month mortgage holiday for homeowners affected by coronavirus
March 18, 2020
How the mortgage payment holiday works and how homeowners can apply for it.
Homeowners may need more help switching their mortgage deal
March 11, 2020
Research by regulator the Financial Conduct Authority found that fear of the application process was putting thousands of people off changing their mortgage lender.
Mortgage approvals reach four-year high
March 2, 2020
Approved mortgages have hit the highest level since February 2016.
Homeowners opt to unlock equity when remortgaging
February 19, 2020
People taking out a new mortgage increased their loan by an average of more than £50,000.