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Alasdair McDonald, head of mortgage distribution at West Brom Building Society, explores why an initial “no” shouldn’t deter buyers and the role advice can play in...

The changes include a number of new product launches as well as pricing improvements across the existing range.

Home hustles considered range from gardening (20%) and selling personalised items (19%) through to peddling used socks or even becoming a ‘social media witch’.

First-time buyers are facing a tough mix of affordability pressures, stubbornly high housing costs and ongoing rate volatility – but one of the biggest barriers to homeownership...

Homebuyers paid £15.2bn in stamp duty over the 12 month period.

Nationwide’s lowest rate now 4.50% for new and existing customers looking to move home.

Geopolitical tensions, cost of living and affordability issues are making mortgage borrowers cautious, the survey found.

First-time buyer rates have seen the largest reductions.

Mortgage Advice Bureau has found that barriers around clarity are contributing to delays in decision-making among 41% of aspiring homeowners, despite ambition being high.

Three quarters of brokers expect to see further growth in near prime demand in months ahead.