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Inverclyde crowned Britain’s most affordable place for first time buyers

Read our latest local area affordability report to explore regional trends, changes to House Price to Earning Ratios and deposit challenges across the UK.

Read our local area affordability report


Rate changes - 23 March 2026

Published: 23 March 2026

On 24 March 2026, we'll be making selected rate changes across our new business and existing business product ranges.

See our latest rate changes

Rate changes - 17 March

Published: 16 March 2026

From 17 March, we'll be making selected rate changes across our new business and existing business product ranges.


See the rate changes

Join our next live Economic Update

Published: 13 March 2026

Our Economic Update series returns at 10.30am on Wednesday 25 March. Covering key insights on housing and mortgages, interest rates and the UK economy.

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Extended higher loan-to-income options

Published: 3 February 2026

We've strengthened our support for those looking to move up the ladder or looking to borrow more on their current property.

Loan to income options

Housing affordability report - January 2026

Published: 23 January 2026

Improved conditions for first‑time buyers and key regional and occupational trends.

Housing affordability report

House Price Index - Q4 2025

Published: 05 January 2026

UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note, with annual price growth slowing to 0.6% in December, from 1.8% in November.

Explore the latest Q4 insights

House price review and outlook for 2026

Published: 16 December 2025

Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, shares insights on how the market performed this year and what we can expect in 2026.

Read the housing market update

Protecting against mortgage fraud

Published: 03 December 2025

Mortgage intermediaries are key to the house-buying process, which can make them a target for fraud. Our article has tips to protect you and your clients.

Preventing mortgage fraud

Five Stars. Again, Thank You.

Published: 21 November 2025

It's thanks to your support that we have achieved 5 Stars again at the Financial Adviser Service Awards 2025.

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