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.
Thousands of people hunting for tickets, cars, pets, and much more were tricked into handing money over to fraudsters this year, with purchase scams rising by more than two fifths (42%), compared to last year.
Business confidence rose to 42% in November, a three-point increase, to reach the highest level since February 2022, before the energy crisis which followed the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
Christmas can be a stressful time of year – turkeys to source, cakes to make, panto tickets to buy and extra chairs for the dining room table to find. So, it’s no surprise that over three quarters of parents (76%) make gift giving a touch simpler, by handing over cash at Christmas time – an average £109.93 to be precise.
Lloyds Banking Group has released the first Housing Stocktake 2023 report sharing insights on the stalling efforts to decarbonise the UK’s housing stock.
More than 70 local authority areas have seen average house prices rise over the last year, bucking the national trend, according to new research released by Halifax.
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