Buying is NOW CHEAPER than Renting in 40% of UK

Описание: Welcome to this week’s UK Mortgage & Property Market Update (w/e 27 February 2026).

This week has been calm on the economic front — but underneath the surface, there are meaningful shifts happening.

In this update, Craig Fish breaks down:

Recent mortgage rate reductions

Falling swap rates and what they mean

NatWest removing its high credit score requirement for 6x income borrowing

Aldermore increasing affordability and flexibility

Andrew Bailey’s 2% inflation target comments

New data showing 40% of UK homes are now cheaper to buy than rent

Are first-time buyers finally seeing improved conditions?
Are home movers about to benefit from improved affordability?

If you're buying, remortgaging or planning a move in 2026, this update will help you understand what’s really happening.

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Introducing Craig Fish, a veteran mortgage expert and market commentator with over two decades of experience as a mortgage broker.

He's renowned for his insights on the UK mortgage market, UK property market, inflation, jobs, interest rates, SWAP rates, and mortgage lenders.

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📰 The Daily Mail
📰 Metro
📰 Mortgage Introducer
📰 The Intermediary
📰 The Financial Times
📰 FT Adviser
📰 BBC News
📰 Mortgage Solutions
📰 Financial Reporter
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📰 Mortgage Finance Gazette
📰 IFA Magazine
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📰 Daily Mirror
📰 Protection Reporter
...and more.

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🔄 SWAP rate shifts
📈 Key economic data, encompassing inflation, jobs, and wages
🏦 Updates from the Bank of England and Government
💹 Adjustments in lender rates and criteria

Our mission is to deliver this crucial information in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, enhancing your understanding of these influential factors on your most substantial financial commitment – your mortgage. Our goal is to empower you to make well-informed financial decisions.

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