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28/05/2026

Rising borrowing costs and political uncertainty are putting more pressure on landlords and the wider housing market.

With mortgage rates still changing and affordability stretched, many buyers and landlords are rethinking their next move.

At HomeNow, we offer a different route. Our Home Purchase Plans help people move into a home sooner and work towards ownership over time, without the stress of changing mortgage rates.

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Landlords weighing up remortgages, sales or new purchases could see mortgage costs rise this year thanks to a looming bonds market clash, one property expert

21/05/2026

The UK housing market is under pressure again as rising borrowing costs push mortgage rates higher.
With more uncertainty around the economy and politics, many buyers are finding it harder to know when to make their move.

At HomeNow, we offer a more stable way forward. Our Home Purchase Plans help buyers move into a home sooner and work towards ownership over time, without worrying about changing mortgage rates in the short term.
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21/05/2026

House prices continue to show resilience, with new seller asking prices rising 1.2% in May despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

While affordability pressures remain, improving mortgage flexibility and more realistic pricing are helping first-time buyers stay active in the market.

At HomeNow, we’re helping bridge the gap to ownership with Home Purchase Plans designed to give buyers more stability and a clearer route onto the property ladder- even when the market feels uncertain.
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Use our mortgage calculators to help you work out how repayments will affect your household finances, if you could save money by remortgaging, and the bene

15/05/2026

Getting on the property ladder shouldn’t feel impossible.

New data shows UK mortgage affordability is now at its worst level since 2008, with homebuyers spending over 21% of their income on mortgage repayments on average.

For many households, the issue isn’t actually the monthly repayments.

It’s the deposit.

At HomeNow, we speak to people every week who could afford a mortgage payment today, but are stuck renting because they haven’t been able to save a large enough deposit yet.

That’s exactly why our New Build and Any Home plans exist.

Instead of feeling like rent is “dead money”, HomeNow gives households the opportunity to move toward ownership while taking the time they need to become fully mortgage ready.

Because the dream of owning a home shouldn’t only belong to people with family wealth or huge savings already in the bank.

If you can afford the monthly payments, there should be a pathway forward. 🏡

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‘Least affordable’ areas mainly in London commuter belt, UK Finance finds, with data not taking Iran war into account

30/04/2026

Mortgage rates are starting to ease again, with lenders like Barclays, HSBC, and Nationwide cutting some of their fixed deals in recent weeks.

While this is a positive shift, the market remains sensitive to global events. Ongoing uncertainty means lenders are still cautious, and any changes from the Bank of England could quickly impact rates again. For many buyers, it’s still a waiting game.

At HomeNow, we offer a more stable path forward.
Our Home Purchase Plans aren’t affected by short-term rate changes, helping you move sooner and build towards ownership over time-even when the market is unpredictable
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Compare the best UK mortgage deals this week with expert analysis of rates, market trends and key product features from our in-house team.

30/04/2026

Week 10 of our Meet the Team series 👋
Introducing Markus Marshall, our Head of Socials at HomeNow 🏡

Markus leads all things social and marketing-overseeing everything from organic content and paid ads to SEO. Working closely with the HomeNow team, he helps bring our message to life and ensures more people discover a smarter path to homeownership.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the team behind HomeNow.

28/04/2026

Mortgage rates have dipped slightly in recent weeks, but uncertainty remains ahead of the Bank of England’s next decision.

With the base rate currently at 3.75%, any increase could push mortgage rates back up again - leaving many borrowers unsure whether to lock in now or wait. While some lenders have started cutting rates, the market is still highly sensitive to inflation and global events. For buyers, timing the market is proving difficult.

At HomeNow, we offer a more stable alternative. Our Home Purchase Plans aren’t affected by short-term rate changes, helping you move into your home sooner and work towards ownership over time - even when the market feels uncertain.

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Mortgage borrowers are in a state of limbo as they wait for the Bank of England's next interest rate decision later this week.

23/04/2026

Week 9 of our Meet the Team series 👋
Introducing Charlotte Jones, our Solicitor specialising in Legal Conveyancing at HomeNow. 🏡

Charlotte manages plot sales from start to finish-handling everything from suitability checks and searches to contracts and negotiations with developers. Her work ensures a smooth, well-managed process for every purchase.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the team behind HomeNow.

23/04/2026

Prices up? You win. Prices down? You’re protected. 📊

The latest ONS data highlights the UK’s top house price winners and losers - but what matters is how you position yourself.

With HomeNow, you’re not just renting:

📈 If prices rise, you share in the benefit
📉 If prices fall, you avoid negative equity

🏡 Live in the home you want today
📆 Rent while you get mortgage-ready
💰 Receive a 5% deposit contribution
🔑 Buy when you're ready

Think you’re stuck renting? Think again.

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22/04/2026

Mortgage rates have seen their first weekly drop since February - a welcome shift after months of rising costs.
Swap rates have dipped below 4%, suggesting borrowing costs may have peaked, though lenders are still likely to move cautiously while global uncertainty continues. For buyers, this could signal the early stages of improving affordability, but conditions can still change quickly.

At HomeNow, we offer a more stable route forward. Our Home Purchase Plans aren’t affected by short-term rate changes, helping you move sooner and work towards ownership over time - even when the market is uncertain.
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UK mortgage rates have recorded their first week-on-week decline since 27 February, with two- and five-year swap rates falling below 4% for the first time in a month. The improvement follows easing geopolitical tensions, though lenders remain cautious about implementing significant rate reductions.