Following a drop in February 2025 from 4.75%, the rate has today been maintained at 4.5%.

The South London scheme comprised 9 homes with a predicted gross development value of £6.7m

The launch follows last week’s criteria changes announced by the lender and a number of other price cuts in March.

The current level of demand for homes is likely unsustainable due to the looming changes to Stamp Duty

Detached properties have increased in value by more than £100,000 over the last five years.

Simon Gerrard, Chairman and Managing Director at Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents, highlights how the recent focus on leasehold and service charges doesn’t reflect the full picture.

This latest update follows the society’s recent rate reductions across its mortgage retention products in January, which included rate cuts of up to 0.40%.

Connor Bartlett, head of new business at Compare My Move shares his insight on how conveyancers can prepare for the SDLT change, as well as how to effectively respond to an increase in...

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates are changing from 1st April 2025, potentially adding thousands to the cost of moving home.

The conveyancing process has been cited by many as the key reason for missing next month's deadline.