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Latest News · Updated 17 September 2026 · 8 min

The Bank of England holds at 3.75%, but a rate rise is edging closer

A day after the US raised rates, the Bank of England held at 3.75%. But three of nine rate-setters wanted a rise, and the Bank warned rates may need to go up. What was decided, and what it could mean for your mortgage.

News · 10 September 2026 · 2 min

Our new-look website is live

The site you are reading has been rebuilt from scratch. Same people, same phone number, same promise never to charge you a fee — but faster, easier to read on a phone, and with live lender rates you can search yourself.

Information & Guides · 29 July 2026 · 7 min

Two years or five? The real cost of each, side by side

Use our quick calculator to help compare scenarios

News · 8 June 2026 · 5 min

House Prices Flat in May as North-South Property Divide Deepens

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the property market lately, you might have noticed conflicting headlines. Are prices soaring? Are they crashing?…

News · 5 May 2026 · 3 min

UK House Prices Hit Record High in April

Despite a complex economic backdrop and shifting regulations, the UK property market is proving its resilience. The latest data from the Nationwide House…

Information & Guides · 1 May 2026 · 4 min

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what landlords need to know in 2026

Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026 and tenancies are now periodic. What the Renters’ Rights Act means for landlords: possession grounds, rent rises, pets, the new register and your buy-to-let mortgage.

News · 30 April 2026 · 3 min

Base Rate Hold: What It Means for Your Next Mortgage

The Bank of England has officially held the Base Rate at 3.75%. While many investors were crossing their fingers for a cut to kickstart the summer, the…

Company Updates · 1 April 2026 · 1 min

🐣 Bank Holiday Update: We’re Taking a Short Break!

At Quick Mortgages, we believe in working hard to get you into your dream home, but even our team needs a little time to recharge the batteries (and maybe…

News · 17 March 2026 · 4 min

Mortgage Products Average Shelf Lives Shrink to Just 14 Days

If you are currently looking to buy a home or remortgage, you might have seen some alarming headlines recently. According to recent reports, the average…

News · 3 March 2026 · 3 min

The January Lag: Why the UK Property Market is Poised for a Spring Awakening

If one were to look solely at January’s mortgage data, it would be easy to assume the UK property market had entered a deep freeze. Yet, a closer…