House price growth has slowed in the 12 months to January 2026, while private rents remained unchanged in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ONS provisional estimates are that average UK monthly private rents… The post House price growth slows and rents remain unchanged: ONS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
NatWest, Metro, Nottingham and Coventry Building Society are among the lenders to announce price hikes this morning. At NatWest, rate increases will come into force tomorrow across the majority of its products and are mostly around 15 basis points. Metro is withdrawing products today at… The post ‘Mortgage mayhem’ continues as NatWest joins hikes appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
UK inflation remained at 3% in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics reveals. The ONS highlights that the price data used predates the current hostilities within the Middle East, which commenced on 28 February 2026. Last week, the Bank of England… The post Inflation remains at 3% in February: ONS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
With just under four million Muslims living in the UK, alongside others looking to align their ethical values with their financial decisions, the demand for Sharia-compliant mortgages is on the rise. Conventional mortgages do not comply with Islamic law. In Sharia-compliant finance, the giving or… The post Faith in finance: Sharia mortgages appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Labour are considering equalising capital gains tax (CGT) with income tax, according to reports, which could hike landlord tax bills when selling properties. Sky News reports that Labour ministers are mulling over a draft paper that would push CGT into line with income tax. CGT… The post Labour planning to equalise CGT and income tax, report says appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Barclays is raising prices by up to 55 basis points tomorrow, with widespread rate increases across both buy-to-let and residential products. Existing customer deals and new business rates will both see price hikes. It comes as the average mortgage rate surged to 5.48% this morning,… The post Barclays hikes prices by up to 55bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Foundation and Family Building Society have both temporarily withdrawn products due to the current market instability. Foundation has pulled all products and says “this isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly”. The lender says: “It’s a necessary step to ensure we can keep doing what matters… The post More lenders pull rates as turmoil continues appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The average mortgage rate has surged by 59 basis points since the outbreak of war climbing from 4.89% in late February to 5.48% this morning and gaining 14bps in the last day alone. Data from Moneyfacts shows the average rate across all types of product… The post Average mortgage rate 59bps higher than at start of war appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Landbay has introduced new small HMO and remortgage automated valuation model products to its Premier range, including a new small HMO product transfer (PT) options for existing borrowers. The buy-to-let lender has launched new two- and five-year fixed rate options, available up to 75% loan-to-value… The post Landbay adds AVMs and HMOs to Premier range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Pepper Money has appointed Steve Bailey and Grace Bennett as regional development managers. Bailey joins as business development manager for the South East, while Bennett takes on the role of BDM for London. Bailey joins Pepper Money with more than 20 years of experience in… The post Pepper Money expands BDM team with two appointments appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
