Around 1.15 million transactions are expected next year, with first-time buyers forecast to be particularly active.

The latest rate reductions from the lender follow last week’s launch of a new five-year limited edition product.

Findings from the Centre for Ageing Better show that 91% of UK homes lack key accessibility features, highlighting a growing need for inclusive housing options among renters.

Falling demand and rising supply see disparity in the rental market continuing to ease.

The homes, owned and managed by Brickworks Properties, were refurbished over the summer and have since been let out to University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores students.

The 12-month term at 0.99% enabled the clients to stay on track with their property renovation and sale.

Thousands of people across England and Wales are facing eviction in the lead-up to Christmas due to their property being repossessed.

The number of households in the private rented sector at risk of homelessness due to landlords selling up has increased by a third since the end of last year.

Demand for alternative deposit schemes is now driven by both tenants and landlords, according to newly released data.

The lender has made rate reductions on two-year and five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgages by 50bps.