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Around 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026, and many borrowers face a sharp jump in monthly payments compared to the sub-2% deals they locked in during 2020 to 2022. Here is what you need to know before your deal ends, and the steps to take right now.

The government has confirmed that all privately rented homes in England and Wales must reach EPC band C by October 2030. With over half of rental properties currently below that threshold, landlords face a real deadline, and the earlier you act, the more options and funding you have available.

With the Bank of England holding its base rate at 3.75% in July 2026 and the average standard variable rate sitting at 7.13%, many borrowers are paying far more than they need to. This article sets out the real cost of waiting, and what to do about it.

Sales agreed have fallen 9% versus last year, and July asking prices dropped at nearly five times their usual rate. But the seasonal pattern points to an autumn recovery. Here is how to use the quieter summer weeks to put yourself in the strongest possible position for a September listing.

Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, bringing a well-documented housing record from his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester. For buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, his track record offers some early signals about the direction of travel, even before formal policy announcements.

Around 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026, and many borrowers face a sharp rise in monthly payments if they roll onto a standard variable rate. This guide explains the current rate landscape and sets out your main options in plain English.

The Thanet property market has shifted noticeably over the past few years, and 2026 brings its own set of conditions for buyers. Whether you are eyeing a seafront flat in Margate or a family home in Broadstairs, here is what the local picture looks like right now.

Tenant demand is rising sharply while the number of available rental properties continues to fall. The latest RICS data points to a widening gap between supply and demand, and that gap is pushing rents higher. Here is what the picture looks like for landlords and tenants right now.