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Annual rate of UK house price growth halved in September, says Nationwide (opens the original)
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The annual rate of growth in UK house prices halved to 0.8% in September, from 1.6% in August, according to an index. The average property value fell by 0.2% month on month in September, following a 0.2% increase in August, Nationwide Building Society said. Across the UK, the average house price in September was £274,251. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, said: “September saw UK annual house price growth halve to 0.8%, the weakest rate of growth since December 2025.” He added: “Marke
UK bank lending growth expected to hit three-year low in 2027, says EY (opens the original)
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Overall growth in UK bank lending to households and businesses is set to slow to a three-year low in 2027, as greater caution and economic pressures weaken borrowing demand, according to a forecast. The EY UK Bank Lending Outlook predicts a marked slowdown in growth in total bank lending, from 3.6% in 2025 to 2.9% this year, and then reaching a three-year low of 2.2% in 2027, before edging up to 2.4% in 2028. The outlook highlighted tensions in the Middle East, with higher energy costs and weake
Home buyers being more cautious amid mortgage rate hikes, property experts say (opens the original)
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The number of homes sold in August dipped by 2% compared with the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. Across the UK, an estimated 95,220 sales took place in August, which was 2% lower than August 2025 and a 1% fall compared with July 2026. Some average fixed mortgage rates have edged up in recent weeks amid rises in swap rates, which lenders use to price mortgages. The Government has recently unveiled a scheme to give first-time buyers in England a help
Home buyers being more cautious amid mortgage rate hikes, property experts say (opens the original)
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The number of homes sold in August dipped by 2% compared with the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. Across the UK, an estimated 95,220 sales took place in August, which was 2% lower than August 2025 and a 1% fall compared with July 2026. Some average fixed mortgage rates have edged up in recent weeks amid rises in swap rates, which lenders use to price mortgages. The Government has recently unveiled a scheme to give first-time buyers in England a help
Pension triple lock: How does it work and what does Andy Burnham plan to change? (opens the original)
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A shake-up of the way increases to the state pension are calculated from 2030 has been unveiled by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as part of plans to help pay for “landmark” social care reforms. Andy Burnham holds back tears as he speaks of late father Roy at conference Andy Burnham fights back tears as he pays tribute to his late father in speech Dodgy London landlords ripping off tenants to have homes seized, says Burnham Art After Dark is back with an exciting calendar of cultural events Mr Burn
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