Weight Loss Drugs Could Reduce Your Mortgage Borrowing Power Friday, January 16, 2026 mortgage affordability weightloss medication borrowing expenses wegovy mounjaro lenders uk Regular expenses on weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may significantly impact how much you can borrow for a mortgage, industry experts warn. Mortgage brokers highlight that monthly costs for these drugs can … Read More
The Eight Best Places to Live in Warwickshire Saturday, January 3, 2026 warwickshire housing homes markettowns villages affordability commuting community historic lifestyle If a new year means a fresh start in a new home, Warwickshire offers some of the best places to live within easy reach of Birmingham. Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has curated a list of the top eight locations in the … Read More
Santander Reveals Alarming Rise in Older First-Time Buyers Amid UK Housing Crisis Wednesday, December 17, 2025 santander housing firsttimebuyers ukproperty housingcrisis homeownership affordability housebuilding propertymarket inflation Santander has revealed a striking trend in the UK housing market: first-time buyers (FTBs) are increasingly older, with one in five now aged over 40—up from 18% in 2024 to 22% in 2025. The oldest first-time buyer supported by … Read More
Barclays Reveals Rising Demand for Low-Deposit Mortgages Among First-Time Buyers Friday, December 12, 2025 barclays mortgages firsttimebuyers deposits homeownership renters housingmarket affordability confidence ukproperty Barclays recently unveiled new mortgage data revealing that first-time buyers increasingly favour low-deposit home purchase options, with deposits under £20,000 representing 22.1% of completions in October—an 8.6% rise from … Read More
The West Midlands' Most Affordable Town for 2025 Surpasses Birmingham and Black Country Thursday, November 20, 2025 affordability housing westmidlands newcastle-under-lyme property zoopla ukhousing realestate homebuying prices A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices … Read More
NatWest Launches Shared Ownership Mortgages and Expands Borrowing Criteria to Support More Home Buyers Thursday, November 13, 2025 natwest mortgages sharedownership borrowing homeownership newbuilds interestonly loantovalue affordability housing NatWest has unveiled significant changes designed to help “as many customers as possible” step onto the property ladder. The prominent high street bank, with branches including those in Birmingham, has introduced … Read More