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News Archive for 2026

Bridlington and St Helens See Strongest UK First-Time Buyer Price Growth

Bridlington has emerged as one of the top locations in the country for growth in first-time buyer property prices, according to the latest market report.

Property portal Rightmove found that the average asking price for a two-bedroom home in Bridlington now stands at £167,321, an increase of 18% compared to the same period last year. St Helens in Merseyside ...

UK Interest Rates Uncertain as Inflation Pressures and Global Tensions Persist

The Bank of England decided to keep its main interest rate at 3.75% during its March 2026 meeting, maintaining the lowest level seen since early 2023.

Although rates had previously been reduced from 4% in December 2025, expectations for further cuts this year have shifted. This change is largely due to the economic uncertainty caused by the ongoing conflict ...

UK housing market shows early signs of recovery, but momentum remains cautious

The UK residential property market is beginning to show early signs of improvement, according to the latest monthly survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), although activity levels remain relatively muted.

RICS' January 2026 UK Residential Market Survey reported gradual month on month improvements across several ...