Mortgage Monty

Market Watch: Window of opportunity for buyers? Alright, my loves? What a marvellous sight you all are to behold. Beavering away for your clients despite the backdrop of economic uncertainty that

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Market Watch: A welcome breath of air – Mortgage Strategy “Summer, summer, summertime” — as someone famous once sang. Yes, here we are again, folks, as the all-too-fleeting British flirtation with the big ball of fire in the sky enters its well-trodden path,...

Summer, Summer, Summertime! My latest musings on the magical mortgage market...

Market Watch: A welcome breath of air

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Rise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.

Rise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May, says Bank of England.
The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.
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Market Watch: It's hard to keep up – Mortgage Strategy Well, here we are again, dear reader. Where do the days disappear to? It is always interesting — well, to saddos like me, anyway — to look back on the past month in our fine industry and discover, des...

Market Watch: It’s hard to keep up

My latest musings...

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UK house price growth accelerated as buyers rushed to beat stamp... The average UK house price increased by 6.4% annually in March, from 5.5% annual growth in February, according to ONS figures.

UK house price growth accelerated as buyers rushed to beat stamp...with comments from @corecomortgages.bsky.social
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DIFF podcast: Staying committed to DE&I when the social mood changes How firms are dedicating themselves to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) amid backlash to such initiatives.

Really enjoyed this important discussion with two inspirational legends in the industry - DIFF podcast: Staying committed to DE www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/diff/2025/05...

Market Watch: Let’s sow the seeds of calm – Mortgage Strategy If you thought the mortgage market would be perhaps a little quieter in the wake of the stamp duty change and Easter holidays, think again. Over the past few weeks it’s been busier than an Anfield pub...

My latest #MarketWatch article for @mortgagestrategy.bsky.social

As usual, please read, comment, and share, or despair, swear and go and do something less boring instead (if you know, you are as old as me) - the world is your oyster :-)

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YouTube video by Coreco Riding Economic Currents: Insights from David Smith, Economics Editor of The Times

This is a fantastic, topical episode of The Coreco Couch:
Riding Economic Currents: Insights from David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times, talking about the economy, tariffs, interest rates, inflation, the property market and the "Skip Index".

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Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4% It is the biggest lender so far to offer cheaper deals as the Bank of England is forecast to make more interest rate cuts this year.

Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4% with comments from @corecomortgages.bsky.social @mortgagemonty.bsky.social

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Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow - ONS... The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected.

Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow - ONS data - with comments from @corecomortgages.bsky.social @mortgagemonty.bsky.social

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Latest Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Stay informed about the Bank of England Base Rate decision. Explore the factors influencing the MPC's latest announcement.

Latest Bank of England Interest Rate Decision
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Market Watch: Labour deserves some time – Mortgage Strategy After the tongue-in-cheek mirth of my last column, which was invaded by a power-hungry orange American, all that frivolity has suddenly turned into foreboding with the recent pictures coming out of th...

Market Watch: Labour deserves some time

My latest column, maybe less jocular than the last, but here to read at leisure or to scroll on past as you see fit :-)

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Tantrums and Tariffs – Will the UK Mortgage Market be Affected? As we roll through 2025, the mortgage market continues to throw up its fair share of twists and turns as it reacts to a whole host of external economic

Tantrums and Tariffs – Will the UK Mortgage Market be Affected?
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Market Watch: Make mortgages great again – Mortgage Strategy Welcome to the new Trumpian age of mortgages. I thought I would get into the spirit, like the rest of the world, in true ‘If you can’t beat them, join them’ style. “Folks, let me tell you — the mortga...

Market Watch: Make Mortgages Great Again

Now is the time for positivity — Yes, I have channelled my inner MMGA (apologies) this month and hope you take in the spirit of how it is written.

If you enjoy let me know, if you don't, let me know why :-)

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Mortgage rules could be eased in quest for growth Embrace of ‘responsible risk’ would let first-time buyers borrow more

Mortgage rules could be eased in quest for growth -
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Chancellor pursues growth in China as she vows to stick to borrowing rules Rachel Reeves pledges to break with Conservative policy and forge closer links with the country as she arrives in Beijing

Chancellor pursues growth in China as she vows to stick to borrowing rules - with comments from @mortgagemonty.bsky.social
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Why the January mortgage sale may already be over Bad news for homeowners as the rise in yields on government bonds could spell a swift end to the rate war

Why the January mortgage sale may already be over -with comments from @corecomortgages.bsky.social @mortgagemonty.bsky.social
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YouTube video by Coreco Coreco Masterclass - All About Coreco

🎙️ The Coreco Couch Podcast is back for 2025, kicking things off with a Mortgage Masterclass all about Coreco!

Tune in now on your favourite podcast platform and start your 2025 mortgage journey the right way.

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Mortgages, Interest Rates and House Prices in 2025 Get insights into the mortgage landscape in 2025. Explore current interest rates and trends to make informed decisions for your future.

Welcome to 2025! Here we are once more, at the start of a brand new, shiny year that promises much.

What does the trusty crystal ball show for mortgages, interest rates and the property market in 2025?

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Get ready for the £104 billion January mortgage rush A price war among lenders could spell good news for buyers

Get ready for the £104 billion January mortgage rush with some comments from myself!

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Britain becomes safe haven for foreign investors Political stability drives up international interest in UK government bonds — providing a boost to Sir Keir Starmer

Britain becomes safe haven for foreign investors

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Mortgage lending set to rise 11% in 2025: UK Finance   – Mortgage Strategy Mortgage lending will grow by 11% next year to reach £260bn driven in part by a large increase in remortgaging, UK Finance forecasts. The banking trade body expects gross lending for 2024 to be £235bn...

Some good news! Mortgage lending set to rise 11% in 2025: UK Finance

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Another major bank just cut its fixed rate mortgages While the cheapest mortgage rates are edging down, the average rate across the whole of the market has been increasing.

High street bank cuts mortgage rates - but the market average is creeping up

With comments from @corecomortgages.bsky.social @mortgagemonty.bsky.social

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Market Watch: A year of endless Snakes and Ladders – Mortgage Strategy And just like that we find ourselves in December, where we can already hear the distant arguments of households panicking over who will come to whose for Christmas, and what we get for kids who are al...

Market Watch: A Year of Endless Snakes and Ladders - my last column of the year for @mortgagestrategy.bsky.social

How do you sum up the year in our beloved mortgage market? Well, my head is a cacophony of contradictions...

Seasons greeting to everyone x

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Waiting for the @thenewsagents.com team 😊

What.A.Day…two massive projects coming to fruition at the same time

Yes and looking forward to it - @maitlis.bsky.social we watched both TV versions of the Prince Andrew interview - both very good but both very different - interested to know why. Also all, do you think Trump will attempt to “fix” the next election and start a Trump family dynasty of power?

Looking forward to it!

Sell up or stay put — what next for the housing market? With mortgage rates rising, house prices stumbling and stamp duty changing, George Nixon assesses the state of play

Sell up or stay put — what next for the housing market?
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Parents gift a record £29bn as families play increasing role in first-time buyer support Parents are playing an increasing role in helping their children get onto the property ladder as research reveals the value of financial gifts reached a record £29bn in 2018-20.

Parents gift a record £29bn as families play increasing role in first-time buyer support

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