September 17, 2026

Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% — And Makes a Move That Could Ease Mortgage Pressure

The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% today. But the bigger story is a quieter move buried in the announcement — a pause on the Bank's bond sell-off that could ease pressure on mortgage pricing more than today's headline decision.
September 8, 2026

Property Investment in the North West: Why Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool Are Leading the UK in 2026

Property remains one of the UK's most resilient asset classes in 2026 — and the North West is where much of that opportunity is currently concentrated. Savills, JLL and the Office for National Statistics all point the same way: Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool are forecast to outperform the UK average on both capital growth and rental yield over the next five years