Nationwide Announces Mortgage Rate Reductions for Existing Customers Starting Thursday Thursday, December 4, 2025 mortgage nationwide themortgageworks buytolet rates landlords ukfinance banking loans property Nationwide’s subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, has announced a reduction in mortgage rates for existing customers, effective Thursday, 4 December. The Mortgage Works is lowering rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on … Read More
Midlands Homes Going Under the Hammer for £50K – With a Major Renovation Needed Monday, December 1, 2025 midlands auction property renovation investment blackcountry wednesbury oldbury smethwick development Three homes in the West Midlands are set to be auctioned next month, each with a guide price of just £50,000. Located in the Black Country, these properties have stood empty for decades and now present a unique opportunity … Read More
Santander Reports Rise in Older First-Time Homebuyers, Oldest Supported Buyer is 70 in 2025 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 santander homeownership firsttimebuyers olderbuyers housingmarket property realestate demographics buyertrends mortgages Homeownership dreams are being realized later in life more often, according to new data from Santander. In 2025, the oldest first-time buyer supported by the bank was 70 years old, underscoring a growing trend of older … Read More
Former Church Tower Transformed into Stunning Seven-Storey Home in Cardiff Sunday, November 23, 2025 conversion cardiff architecture property church restoration victorian realestate renovation residence A remarkable former church tower in Cardiff city centre has been converted into a striking seven-storey home, hailed as one of the most distinctive property transformations in the UK. St James Tower, originally part of the … Read More
Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Birmingham House Available for £1 at Auction – But Refurbishment Funds Needed Saturday, November 22, 2025 birmingham house auction refurbishment saltley leasehold property investment realestate bidding A unique opportunity awaits buyers in Birmingham, where a two-bedroom semi-detached house at 7 Mossvale Grove, Saltley, is up for auction with a starting guide price of just £1. However, prospective owners should be prepared … Read More