Nationwide house prices | Your First Home

Nationwide house prices | Your First Home | Affordable homes

New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up

Scottish Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says the First Homes Fund will offer first-time buyers £10,000 towards a deposit.

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Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant

Managing risk and the right portfolio structures are vital in keeping rental properties profitable, says LegalforLandlords’ Sim Sekhon.

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The Negotiator Awards 2026 Shortlist revealed today at noon

It's a bumper year for entries with hundreds of agents and suppliers challenging for honours. The big reveal takes place at 12 noon today on our Awards website, link below.

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Boost for buyers as house price to earnings ratio hits decade low

Homes are becoming more affordable but higher mortgage rates are offsetting many gains, says Lloyds’ Andrew Assam.

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Tenants expect to stay renting despite desire to buy

Jennifer Harris, of the TDS Charitable Foundation, says 44% of renters believe they will stay renting.

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Your First Home scheme could 'double new-build choice'

The number of new-build homes within reach of an average single first-time buyer in England could double under tnew Your First Home scheme, Rightmove says.

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Vendors reveal most important factors when choosing an estate agent

Home sellers want to have confidence in an estate agent’s valuation and ability, says GetAgent’s Colby Short.

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House price growth halves amid subdued property market

The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows a September slump in the housing market, says Robert Gardner.

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The Ombudsman Files – Goodwill property repair turns into grievance

The Property Ombudsman highlights the importance of contractor oversight, communication and complaint handling when a property repair goes wrong.

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Estate agent CRM software platforms embrace the AI revolution

CRMs are the absolute bedrock of your agency. Now AI is unlocking your dormant data with promising results, discovers Lisa Isaacs.

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Residential conveyancers: 'We're working three years ahead of reforms'

Why wait for buying and selling reforms to become law? Residential conveyancers are already on a public education and implementation mission, says Lisa Isaacs.

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Mortgage costs climb as economy struggles with conflict

Major lenders are withdrawing home loan offers below 5% as rates reach a two-year high.

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Simplify Right to Rent guidance, urges Propertymark

Agents need clearer guidance and practical tools to help them comply with Right to Rent rules.

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