Property Market News and Trends

What Happens If You Do Nothing When Your Mortgage Deal Ends? It’s a situation more common than you might think. Your fixed-rate mortgage deal comes to an end, life is busy, and before you know it… you haven’t reviewed your options. So what actually happens if you do nothing? The short answer is simple: You […]

How Early Should You Start Looking for a Mortgage Deal? One of the most common things we hear from clients is: “I’ll sort my mortgage closer to the time.” It sounds sensible. After all, why look too early? But in reality, leaving your mortgage until the last minute can limit your options and, in some

Could Higher Income Multiples Help You Move Sooner in 2026? One of the biggest frustrations we hear from clients is this: “We can afford the monthly payments, but we can’t quite borrow enough.” For many homeowners, especially those looking to move to a larger property, affordability isn’t always the issue. Instead, it’s the maximum borrowing

Why More People Are Moving Again in 2026 – And Who Do You Know That Might Need Help? Over the last couple of years, the UK property market has had its fair share of ups and downs. Between changing mortgage rates, global uncertainty, and constant media headlines, many people chose to pause their plans and

Why the Global Economy Is Impacting Mortgage Rates – And What That Means for You If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ll have seen plenty of stories about inflation, interest rates, and uncertainty in the global economy. It can all feel quite removed from day-to-day life, but the reality is this: What’s happening globally

Mortgage Approvals Are Rising – What Does This Mean for Buyers? There’s been a lot of mixed messaging around the property market recently. One minute the headlines are full of caution, the next they suggest things are starting to pick up again. But one of the more encouraging signs we’ve seen in recent months is

Should You Fix Your Mortgage for 2 Years or 5 Years in 2026? One of the most common questions we’re hearing now is: “Should I fix my mortgage for 2 years or 5 years?” And the honest answer is, it depends on your plans, not just the headline rate. With so many products now available

Mortgage Rates Are Not All Doom and Gloom If you’ve watched the news recently, you’d be forgiven for thinking the mortgage market is in complete chaos. Once again, headlines have been full of doom and gloom, talking about rising rates, a slowing housing market, and concerns around affordability. The general message often seems to be

How Much Deposit Do You Really Need to Buy a House in 2026? One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to buying a home is how much deposit you actually need. We regularly speak to clients who believe they need a 10% or even 20% deposit before they can consider buying. In reality, this

What Actually Stops People Getting a Mortgage? Many people assume that getting a mortgage is simply a case of having a job and a deposit. In reality, lenders assess a number of different factors before approving an application. At Prospect Tree Mortgages we often speak to clients who believe they won’t be able to get