Market Trends

Mortgage arrears fall for 10th straight quarter as the market holds firm

UK homeowner arrears hit a two-year low in Q3 2026, with possessions remaining well below historic peaks

Mortgage arrears fall for 10th straight quarter as the market holds firm

Bank of England urged to raise base rate to 5% as inflation set to miss target until 2030

NIESR argues the November rate rise does not go far enough, as fixed mortgage rates hit a three-year high

Bank of England urged to raise base rate to 5% as inflation set to miss target until 2030

Brokers cite chasing solicitors as top conveyancing frustration, new poll finds

Solicitor delays are creating an invisible workload for brokers that the industry has yet to fully address

Brokers cite chasing solicitors as top conveyancing frustration, new poll finds

'Two more hikes by mid-2027' – industry reacts to Bank of England rate rise

Brokers share their verdicts as the Bank of England raises the base rate for the first time in over three years

'Two more hikes by mid-2027' – industry reacts to Bank of England rate rise

What today's Bank of England rate rise means for mortgages

Industry figures warn UK tracker holders face immediate challenges, while the fixed-rate outlook is more nuanced

What today's Bank of England rate rise means for mortgages

Most UK consumers have never received a protection quote, AMI study finds

AMI's 2026 Protection Viewpoint exposes an engagement crisis in protection advice, not a rejection problem

Most UK consumers have never received a protection quote, AMI study finds