Inflation increases to 3.4% in December: ONS

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

UK inflation has increased to 3.4% in the 12 months to December, the Office for National Statistics reveals. December’s figures was 0.2% higher than the 3.2% reported in November....

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BTL lending rises 22.7% in Q3 2025: UK Finance

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

There were 59,467 new buy-to-let (BTL) loans advanced in the UK worth £10.9bn in the third quarter of 2025, UK Finance data reveals. The latest data shows that there...

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NatWest and Newcastle for Intermediaries reduce rates

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NatWest will reduce rates on new business, existing customer and additional borrowing product ranges, effective 22 January. Purchase deals will be lowered by as much as 11 basis points,...

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Trump’s 401(k) proposal could help homebuyers, hurt retirement funds

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

President Donald Trump’s expected proposal to allow Americans to tap their 401(k) retirement accounts without penalties to fund down payments could ease one of the biggest barriers to homeownership,...

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First American launches free title monitoring, fraud alerts

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The service alerts homeowners to new public record filings — such as deeds or liens — that could affect property ownership.

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Mortgage executive shares key initiatives to get first-time buyers off the sidelines

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Executive stresses housing affordability must be sustainable

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Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Trump’s housing plan includes a ‘ban’ on institutional buyers and capping credit card rates, but industry leaders question the impact.

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Pennsylvania bill targets local curbs on shared housing

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers wants to scrap local limits on shared living in a move that could reopen the door to boarding houses, single-room occupancy buildings, and other...

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Long-term care advocates speak out on regulatory rollbacks

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Recent changes reverse years of advocacy efforts and are expected to affect care delivery for millions of older Americans.

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Home price boom fades as 2025 ends in a near standstill

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

National prices barely moved in 2025 as inventory reshaped winners and losers

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