When it comes to home rental prices, the picture across Northern Ireland has been changing rapidly in recent years. Figures from the Office for...
Home Rental Prices in Northern Ireland: What the Latest Figures Mean for Tenants
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Northern Ireland Employment Rates in 2025
The latest figures show that Northern Ireland employment trends are relatively positive, with unemployment at its lowest levels in recent history....
PropertyPal Sale: Belfast’s Go To Property Site Changes Hands
With the PropertyPal Sale now confirmed, Northern Ireland’s best known property listings website has been acquired by Distilled, the owner of...
How to Increase Your Credit Score: Essential Tips for Better Mortgage Opportunities
If you’re planning to buy a home, one of the first things you should understand is how to increase your credit score. A strong score not only...
Mortgage Rates Belfast: What the Bank of England’s Rate Cut Means
Why the Bank of England Cut Rates The Bank of England has cut its base interest rate by a quarter point to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023....
Northern Ireland Mortgage Rates: How the Local Economy Shapes Borrowing Costs
Northern Ireland’s housing and mortgage market doesn’t exist in a bubble. Every change in employment, retail spending, or interest rate policy has a...
House Price Growth Slows Across Most UK Regions in Q2 2025
House price growth across the UK experienced a modest slowdown in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest regional indices. The data,...
What a Eurozone Recession Could Mean for Northern Ireland Mortgages
While the word recession tends to raise alarm bells, the current economic outlook for the eurozone is more stable than headlines might suggest....
Will UK Mortgage Rates Go Down? What Home Movers and First-Time Buyers Need to Know
If you're a first-time buyer or planning to move home in 2025, you’re probably asking yourself one key question: Will UK mortgage rates go down?...
Northern Ireland House Prices: What They Mean for Buyers in 2025
If you're considering buying your first home, moving to a new one, or expanding your property portfolio, Northern Ireland house prices remain a hot...
The Northern Ireland Economy: A Gateway for Growth and Investment
The Northern Ireland economy has carved out a distinct identity on the global stage. Strategically positioned within the UK and uniquely connected...
Should I Overpay My Mortgage?
It’s a common question for homeowners looking to make the most of their money: Should I overpay my mortgage? With interest rates still sitting at...
UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4%: What It Means for Homebuyers and Homeowners
The UK inflation rate has eased to 3.4% as of May 2025, down slightly from 3.5% in April. This drop, although modest, is a signal that inflation may...
The 50 30 20 Rule: A Simple Strategy to Manage Your Money
When it comes to managing your finances, having a simple, straightforward plan can make all the difference. That’s where the 50 30 20 rule comes in....
Nationwide Virgin Money Merger: How Homebuyers & Investors Win Big
The UK financial landscape just changed forever. On October 1, 2024, the Nationwide Virgin Money Merger officially completed, creating the UK’s...
What the Bank of England Base Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Borrowers
The Bank of England base rate has been cut by 0.25% to 4.25%, marking the first reduction since February. For mortgage holders and prospective home...
Halifax Cashback: How to Claim Up to £2,000 for Green Home Improvements
If you're taking out a new mortgage, switching your deal, or applying for additional borrowing with Halifax, there's more to gain than just a good...
FCA Proprose Over Haul In Investment Regulations
Major Overhaul in Investment Regulations: FCA Proposes 70% Cut in Red Tape The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a significant step toward...
Ring Fencing: Time for a Rethink?
When it comes to the UK banking sector, few regulatory terms have been as significant or as debated as ring fencing. Introduced in the wake of the...
How Inflation Affects Interest Rates – And Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Buy a Home
How inflation affects interest rates? With UK inflation dropping to 2.6% in March - down from 2.8% in February - there’s renewed optimism in the...
Inflation Rate Falls to 2.8%
When the inflation rate falls, it causes a ripple effect throughout the economy. For those looking to buy a home, remortgage, or invest, it’s a welcome shift.
NI House Prices on the Rise in 2025
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or remortgaging your home in Northern Ireland you may be concerned with NI house prices. With 2025 already...
Why Now’s The Time to Search for Houses for Sale in Belfast
Northern Ireland’s property market is buzzing and there’s never been a better time to start your home search. On 19th February 2025, PropertyPal -...
Why Rent Prices in Belfast Are Making Northern Ireland a Hot Spot for Property Investors
Over the past few years, the Northern Ireland property market has experienced significant growth, especially in rent prices in Belfast. Belfast has...
Exciting News for Homebuyers: Co-Ownership NI Property Value Limit Increasing!
Exciting News for Homebuyers: Co-Ownership NI Property Value Limit Increasing! We have some fantastic news for anyone looking to get onto the...
Mortgage Rates Dip: Why Now is the Best Time for a 2 Year or 5 Year Fixed Mortgage
In a surprising turn of events, mortgage rates have dipped to their most competitive levels in months, with the most attractive 2 year or 5 year...
Inflation Rises for UK and Northern Ireland Households
Recent figures reveal concerning inflation rises. According to the ONS, UK household costs rose by 2.8% in the year to December 2024.
Halifax Mortgage Rates: New Competitor in Mortgage Rate Cuts
Halifax Mortgage Rates introduced on 21st February 2025 is one of the latest developments as the UK mortgage market is experiencing an exciting...
Mortgage Rate Cuts: What Santander’s Latest Offer Means for You
Mortgage rate cuts are shaking up the mortgage market! Santander has just launched a new range of mortgage deals that could signal the start of a...
How To Improve Your Credit Score
How to improve your credit score if you're planning to buy a home in Belfast or anywhere else in Northern Ireland, your credit report is one of the...