Four prominent banks—Nationwide, Barclays, Virgin Money, and the Co-operative Bank—have recently increased their mortgage rates, delivering an unwelcome blow to borrowers across the UK. The new rates took effect Thursday, …
NatWest has made a significant announcement impacting its entire customer base. On Monday, June 29, NatWest Group plc revealed the appointment of Erminia (Ernie) Johannson as an independent non-executive director, effective …
Nationwide is presenting an exclusive opportunity for its account holders to earn a competitive fixed rate on their savings. With its Member Exclusive Bond, customers can earn a 5% AER/gross fixed interest rate annually for …
Nationwide, through its subsidiary The Mortgage Works, is rolling out significant rate reductions across its buy-to-let and limited company buy-to-let mortgage products starting Friday, June 5. These cuts, reaching up to 0.22 …
A determined mum has devised a plan to wipe out £12,000 of credit card debt in just four months, despite her husband’s doubts about its feasibility. The debt accumulated from house renovations and a holiday – a break they …
Nationwide Building Society has announced that four million of its members will receive a £100 Fairer Share bonus deposited directly into their accounts within days. This marks the fourth consecutive year the society has …
For first-time buyers looking to get a foothold on the property ladder, one city in the Midlands stands out for its affordability. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, offers homes at prices significantly below the national …
Lloyds Bank is set to become the first major UK bank to introduce a mortgage requiring a minimum deposit of just £5,000. From May 18, 2026, this innovative mortgage product aims to help first-time buyers overcome one of the …
Nationwide has announced a fresh wave of mortgage rate cuts, offering significant savings for new customers, existing homeowners remortgaging, and first-time buyers alike. Starting Tuesday, the lender will reduce fixed …
A complete ban on leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to be implemented before the next General Election, according to Labour Party minister Matthew Pennycook. Though legislation banning leaseholds on new …
Starting Wednesday morning, April 22, Nationwide is rolling out a welcome change for mortgage customers by reducing buy-to-let mortgage rates through its subsidiary, The Mortgage Works. The cuts, which apply to selected …
Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, is once again preparing to reward its customers with Fairer Share bonuses, with payments of £100 potentially arriving this June for those who qualify. Having distributed these …
UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated …
In March 2026, UK house prices experienced their first monthly decline of the year, slipping by 0.5% after modest gains in January and February. However, the West Midlands stood out as a bright spot, with average home values …
A staggering 430,000 households across England risk becoming “climate mortgage prisoners” by 2050, trapped in flood-prone properties they cannot sell easily or refinance affordably, according to a new report by Public First …