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Slight easing in affordability pressures helped to underpin buyer demand in 2025, Nationwide says.

The regulator has confirmed that it will not move forward with 'enhanced advice' proposals.

The rules set clearer standards for how financial services firms should address non-financial misconduct. 

The cuts follow a fall in swap rates over the last month.

35% of lenders think regulatory scrutiny will ease over the next year.

First-time buyer borrowing accounted for 20% of all spending - the highest proportion since at least 2007.

The regulator has confirmed that it will simplify mortgage rules for first-time buyers.

Rightmove is expecting a bigger 'Boxing Day bounce', with prices to rise 2% next year.

The trade body predicts a 10% rise in external remortgaging and 2% rise in product transfers.

We spoke to Gavin Diamond, founder and CEO at Inspired Lending, about why bridging finance is moving from last resort to first step, how borrower behaviour is changing, and why clear...