Weekly UK mortgage market update covering mortgage rates, interest rate expectations and housing market trends for March 2026.

Teachers Building Society highlights mortgage criteria for unusual property types including annexes, basement flats and homes with land.

UK Mortgage Market Update – 9 March 2026 This weekly UK mortgage market update explains what’s happening with mortgage rates, housing trends, and what it means for borrowers right now. The UK mortgage market saw some important developments this week as global economic...

UK Mortgage Market Update – 2 March 2026 The UK mortgage market continues to shift as expectations around interest rates change, mortgage pricing stabilises, and house price data shows renewed momentum. Here’s what happened this week, and what it means if you’re...

UK Mortgage Market Update – 23 February 2026 The UK mortgage market continues to shift as inflation eases, interest rate expectations change, and house prices show signs of renewed momentum. Here’s what happened this week, and what it means if you’re buying,...

Yes, it is possible to get a 100% mortgage in the UK, but usually with family support. Family Building Society has launched an enhanced Family Mortgage available up to 100% loan-to-value (LTV), giving first-time buyers and home movers a way to buy without a...

The Mortgage Works’ latest Buy-to-Let Barometer report highlights a significant shift in landlord sentiment, with confidence in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) weakening compared with last year. At a time when regulation, taxation and interest rate pressures are...

With the average UK house price now surpassing £300,000, according to Halifax, mortgage affordability remains one of the biggest barriers facing buyers, particularly first-time buyers trying to secure their first home. In response to growing affordability challenges,...

Clydesdale Bank continues to stand out in the UK mortgage market for its flexible, common-sense approach to lending, particularly for borrowers with complex incomes, non-standard circumstances or higher loan requirements. As the market moves through 2026, Clydesdale’s...

Santander has unveiled a new high loan-to-value mortgage aimed squarely at helping first-time buyers overcome one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership...saving for a deposit. The new product, called My First Mortgage, offers borrowing of up to 98% loan to value...

NatWest has recently made some big changes to its mortgage lending criteria, increasing how much certain customers can borrow and improving affordability for higher-earning applicants across purchases and remortgages. The updates, which came into effect earlier this...

Teachers Building Society has announced a major change to its mortgage criteria, confirming it will now lend up to 7 times income at 95% loan-to-value (LTV) for teachers and education professionals. In this blog, we will run through the changes from Teachers BS, and...