February 5, 2026
Interest rates held at 3.75%
The MPC has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75%. The decision was not unexpected, but was a fairly split vote, with almost as many voting to hold as to reduce.
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Some of these articles might be useful. Others might just pass the time while your kettle boils. Either way, if you read one of my financial type articles just don’t rely on advice from a bloke with a blog, speak to someone qualified (ideally with insurance… and a desk). Yes, I am qualified for some things, but you can't sue me or get compensation.
February 5, 2026
The MPC has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75%. The decision was not unexpected, but was a fairly split vote, with almost as many voting to hold as to reduce.
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January 31, 2026
The UK property market starts 2026 with a record January price jump, improving mortgage rates, and strong rental growth. What does it mean for buyers, sellers and landlords?
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January 30, 2026
The final upload from the Land Registry for 2025 has been completed; the year is now complete. Well, mostly, there can and will be changes to the data for a while to come.
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January 23, 2026
I have added a new section that tracks rental prices across the UK. It covers all nations and gives some insight into how private rental property prices are moving. Particularly useful view given all the attention to rental property of late.
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January 17, 2026
New search feature added to the property search page, now you can find property sales simply by browsing on a map.
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January 15, 2026
I have made some updates to the Property Market Stress Dashboard. The changes are largely visual but offer more clarity than before. It's opinionated but thats the nature of this type of view.
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