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Lloyds Tracker Shows Real Estate Rebound Drives Modest UK Sector Growth in March

(IN BRIEF) UK economic activity remained steady in March with four out of fourteen sectors reporting output growth, the same as February, according to Lloyds Bank’s UK Sector Tracker. Real estate services saw their first expansion of 2024, spurred by … Read the full press release

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