Weekly Wrap – 21st February 2025

Introducing this Friday’s Weekly Wrap, where we bring the news to you. 

Every Friday we are ending your work week by wrapping up the last 7 days of news for you by choosing some key updates and events to share. This news will cover everything property, from estate agent fees to broker updates to government policy, and be a sure way for you to finish your week up to date.

In the past seven days we have seen new FTB offerings, further stamp duty insights, and changes to lender’s rates. It’s time to take a look at this week’s Weekly Wrap:

1. Offa to accept FTBs for landlord finance
2. Self-employed borrowers struggle for mortgage access despite growing wealth
3. Stamp duty change will nearly quadruple number of local authorities where FTB properties will be liable to tax
4. UK house prices rise again
5. Santander pulls 5-year sub-4% rate one week after launch