What’s next for the UK housing market in 2026? Outlook on interest and mortgage rates, first‑time buyers, rental reform and regional trends from Lloyds Banking Group.
What’s next for the UK housing market in 2026? Outlook on interest and mortgage rates, first‑time buyers, rental reform and regional trends from Lloyds Banking Group.
First-time buyers are joining up to step onto the housing ladder, as almost two thirds (63%1) of mortgage completions are in joint names (with two or more people), according to the latest analysis from Halifax.
Lloyds Bank data shows bowling spend topping the leader board in December, up 106% compared to December 2022. People also spent more on booking holidays, with cruises up over a quarter on the previous year.
Rachel will be responsible for driving the Group’s strategic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion agenda and will build a multi-year plan to further embed it for the benefit of colleagues, customers and communities.
Lloyds Bank has continued to strengthen its support for corporate businesses across the North West by further investing in its Corporate and Institutional Banking team in the region.
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