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November 6, 2026 Brings Massachusetts AG Rules for Shared Appreciation Mortgages
Massachusetts has tightened disclosure and consumer-protection rules for nonprofit shared appreciation mortgages. The November 6 rule does not specifically regulate HEI loans.
Zoopla: 36 British Towns Have Homes Under Twice Annual Household Earnings
Zoopla's analysis of 929 British towns finds 36 where a typical home costs less than twice two workers' annual earnings. Shildon leads at 1.15 times earnings, while London averages 6.11 times.
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Can Fewer Land Registry Requisitions Make UK Property Purchases Smoother?
Avoidable land registry requisition points fell from 839,000 in 2022 to 439,000 in 2025. HM Land Registry says better checks by conveyancers are helping, although missing or unclear information remains a common problem.
Halifax Cuts Selected Mortgage Rates by up to 0.22% in November
Halifax is cutting selected fixed and tracker mortgage rates, extending product dates and changing rates across remortgage, product transfer and further advance ranges.
Fine & Country Portugal: National Property Marketing Award Won
Fine & Country Portugal won Best Real Estate Marketing Portugal and a website award in London, with its entry advancing to European and international level after investment in multilingual content and digital tools.
How Do Maintenance, Taxes and Insurance Raise U.S. Homeownership Costs?
U.S. homeowners pay $16,566 a year beyond their mortgages for maintenance, taxes and insurance. Harvard's broader upkeep measures classify 30.8 million owners as cost-burdened, highlighting how deferred repairs can hide affordability pressure.
57% of Landlords Say Moving Away From Fixed Terms Has Had a Negative Impact
Two surveys find landlords changing rents, tenant requirements and investment plans after the Renters’ Rights Act. New national registration requirements also prompt concerns about costs, management time and preparedness.
Florida Home Prices: Miami Gains While Tampa Continues to Decline
Florida’s housing recovery is uneven: Miami recorded strong gains in both quarterly and annual price data, while Tampa remained the only Florida market in the Case-Shiller index with a yearly decline.
Skipton's Standard Mortgage Offers Now Last Nine Months
Skipton Building Society is extending standard mortgage offers from six months to nine months, while additional borrowing offers move from one month to three. Eligible standard offers may also obtain a further extension.
Spain Property Market: Moroccans Become the Largest Foreign Buyers
Moroccan citizens bought more homes in Spain than British buyers during the first half of 2026, but the total number of properties purchased by foreign nationals fell by 13%.
What Does Flood Risk Mean for England’s Mortgage Market?
Almost one in seven mortgages in England are linked to homes in postcodes with some flood risk, according to FCA analysis. Regional exposure varies sharply by flooding type, while no consistent link was found between loan size and risk.
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