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Latest Company Updates · 29 September 2026 · 2 min

Quick Mortgages receives the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award

We have been presented with the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for 2026. What the award recognises, and what it means if you serve.

News · Updated 17 September 2026 · 8 min

The Bank of England holds at 3.75%, but a rate rise is edging closer

A day after the US raised rates, the Bank of England held at 3.75%. But three of nine rate-setters wanted a rise, and the Bank warned rates may need to go up. What was decided, and what it could mean for your mortgage.

News · 10 September 2026 · 2 min

Our new-look website is live

The site you are reading has been rebuilt from scratch. Same people, same phone number, same promise never to charge you a fee — but faster, easier to read on a phone, and with live lender rates you can search yourself.

Information & Guides · Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 min

Two years or five? The real cost of each, side by side

Two-year or five-year fix? Put in your balance, term and the rates you have been offered, add any fees, and see which costs less over five years.

News · 8 June 2026 · 5 min

House Prices Flat in May as North-South Property Divide Deepens

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the property market lately, you might have noticed conflicting headlines. Are prices soaring? Are they crashing?…

News · 5 May 2026 · 3 min

UK House Prices Hit Record High in April

Despite a complex economic backdrop and shifting regulations, the UK property market is proving its resilience. The latest data from the Nationwide House…

Information & Guides · 1 May 2026 · 4 min

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what landlords need to know in 2026

Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026 and tenancies are now periodic. What the Renters’ Rights Act means for landlords: possession grounds, rent rises, pets, the new register and your buy-to-let mortgage.

News · 30 April 2026 · 3 min

Base Rate Hold: What It Means for Your Next Mortgage

The Bank of England has officially held the Base Rate at 3.75%. While many investors were crossing their fingers for a cut to kickstart the summer, the…

Company Updates · 1 April 2026 · 1 min

🐣 Bank Holiday Update: We’re Taking a Short Break!

At Quick Mortgages, we believe in working hard to get you into your dream home, but even our team needs a little time to recharge the batteries (and maybe…

News · 17 March 2026 · 4 min

Mortgage Products Average Shelf Lives Shrink to Just 14 Days

If you are currently looking to buy a home or remortgage, you might have seen some alarming headlines recently. According to recent reports, the average…