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Barclays’ Mortgage Boost Aims to Ease First-Time Buyers’ Path to Home Ownership

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has introduced Mortgage Boost, an initiative aimed at helping first-time buyers borrow more without the need for a larger deposit. The scheme allows family or friends to increase the borrowing capacity without directly lending money, offering a … Read the full press release

Barclays Report Highlights Trends in UK Housing and Mortgage Spending Amid Economic Changes

(IN BRIEF) The Barclays Property Insights report reveals a slowdown in the growth of rent and mortgage spending, which increased by 1.8% year-on-year in December, down from 8.2% in November. This is the lowest growth rate since August 2024, attributed … Read the full press release