Two in five mortgage holders switched banks for a better mortgage deal
Of those who have a mortgage and switched banks, 41% did so to get a better mortgage rate deal and 30% did it to receive an incentive related to their mortgage Only 15% of people moving home switched their bank account during the move, while far more switched broadband (46%), energy (38%), and mobile phones…
Housing market trends highlight a changing landscape
The housing market has seen many challenges across the year to date and, in many ways, the property landscape has been a year of two extremes already. At the start of the year, there was a quiet but optimistic consumer confidence in the air. However, with the global economy impacting almost every aspect…
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Privera uses Silex to provide its employees with a shared platform for source-based research Silex, the Swiss AI platform for legal research and productivity, today announced that Privera has selected and deployed Silex to support legal research and knowledge workflows across its nationwide real estate…
Mortgage rate rises loom as major lenders reprice
Major lenders have moved to increase mortgage rates to catch up with recent rises to swap rates, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis. Over the coming days, more lenders are expected to review mortgage rates in response to higher swap rates, with HSBC and NatWest so far the biggest banks to increase rates since the start…
Average house price edged down in August
House prices in August 2026 were -0.4% lower compared to the same month a year earlier. Average house price edged down in August as market remains subdued • House prices fell slightly in August ( -0.2%), following a -0.1% decrease in July • Average property price now £298,468 compared with £299,153 in July •…
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. The imminent interest rate hike is going to be a real reckoner for property When interest rates rise again, Britain’s housing market will discover what it is really worth Thought Leadership by Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR For more than a decade, Britain’s housing…
Building Site Accidents and Compensation: A Guide for Injured Workers
One mistake, one faulty piece of equipment and an unsafe working setup could cause a construction laborer much more than just aches and pains. One injury can result in medical costs, showing up on working days, reduced income and a path to long recovery. Under certain circumstances, the workers may be entitled to get compensation…
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First-Time Buyers: Why 4–5 Houses is the Sweet Spot
House hunting before the stress kicks in: Four to five houses is the sweet spot for first-time buyers Just 20% of us feel excited on a first property viewing, rising to 47% by viewings 4 to 5 There’s a U shape trajectory of excitement when it comes to the viewing process However, there is a…
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A derelict property will still set you back £240,000
The latest data from LandSale, the property portal dedicated to land and rural property, reveals that buyers looking to breathe new life into a derelict property could face an asking price as high as £237,500 on average, highlighting the substantial value still attached to redevelopment opportunities across Britain. Britain continues to struggle with a severe…
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Selling an Inherited Property in Scotland: A Clear Guide
Selling an inherited property in Scotland can begin only once confirmation, the Scottish equivalent of probate, has been granted by the court. Until that legal authority is in place, the executor cannot complete a sale, so grasping the sequence early saves later frustration. Families who would rather not manage a long marketing process sometimes approach…
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Mortgage overpayments in a confident market
Financial experts are encouraging homeowners and first-time buyers to take a fresh look at mortgage overpayments as confidence builds in the UK property market and interest rates begin to ease. With major lenders cutting rates, improved loan-to-value options for buyers, and growing optimism in the 2026 market, mortgage overpayments are emerging as a powerful and…
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What Adds Three Weeks to Leasehold Conveyancing?
As government reforms target a four-week reduction in homebuying times, Konnect You analysis points to management packs, extra lease enquiries, third-party responses and title issues as recurring leasehold bottlenecks. The government is targeting a reduction of around four weeks in the homebuying process through reforms published in June 2026. Its roadmap proposes more property information upfront and recognises that leaseholders can face delays…
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