Interest Rates Cut to 4.25%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year, lowering the base rate to 4.25% in a move welcomed by the housing industry.This is good news for homebuyers and is expected to provide a boost to market sentiment. The cut is likely to lead to lower mortgage rates over time, offering some relief for existing borrowers and improving affordability for first-time buyers.&nbsp;<blockquote>In a statement, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said:Inflationary pressures have continued to ease so we’ve been able to cut rates again today. The past few weeks have shown how unpredictable the global economy can be. That’s why we need to stick to a gradual and careful approach to further rate cuts. Ensuring low and stable inflation is our top priority.</blockquote>

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year, lowering the base rate to 4.25% in a move welcomed by the housing industry.

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Propertynews Unveils Revamped Website with Smart Features for House Hunters

In a move set to redefine the digital property search experience in Northern Ireland, Propertynews has officially launched its newly enhanced website - a portal that blends familiarity with cutting-edge features designed to make home-hunting faster, easier, and more intuitive.Dubbed&nbsp;“Better, Faster, Familiar,” the upgrade brings smarter tools and a more personalised approach to the property journey, while retaining the trusted feel that users know and love.<blockquote>“We know that searching for a home is deeply personal and sometimes stressful. Our new site was built to take the hassle out of the process, with features that speak your language, literally.” Emma McNally, COO of Propertynews</blockquote><h3>What’s New? Smarter Search, Real-Time Tools, and Intuitive Design</h3>Among the standout features is a new “New Homes” search form, front and centre on the homepage, making it easier than ever to browse newly built properties. The updated smart search engine now understands natural phrases like “apartments in Newtownabbey under 150k,” offering quicker and more accurate results.Other enhancements include:<ul><li>A revamped&nbsp;‘draw-a-search’ tool for better map-based browsing</li><li>Travel time filtering that factors in public transport - even ferries</li><li>Live mortgage rates built into a new calculator for greater financial clarity</li><li>A smarter&nbsp;stamp duty tool that tailors results to your personal circumstances</li><li>Calendar views for&nbsp;open viewings and&nbsp;property auctions, all in one place&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Built for Speed, Security &amp; Sustainability</h3>Behind the scenes, Propertynews has completely rebuilt the platform on Google Cloud infrastructure, ensuring faster load times, improved security, and a reduced environmental impact.From smarter agent contact options to improved commercial property search, everything has been designed to get you from search to “found it!” more efficiently than ever.Click the button below to explore all the new features in one place:

&nbsp;Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or just browsing with curiosity, the new Propertynews site is designed to support you at every step.Questions or feedback? Reach out to the team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:support@propertynews.com">support@propertynews.com</a>&nbsp;

Propertynews has officially launched its newly enhanced website - a portal designed to make home-hunting faster, easier, and more intuitive.

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Propertynews Unveils Revamped Website

Propertynews x Action Cancer Partnership

Propertynews announces partnership with Action Cancer to raise awareness and support life-saving services.Propertynews is proud to announce a new charity partnership with Action Cancer with a view to supporting their charity work across all local communities in Northern Ireland. The partnership will see Propertynews work closely with Action Cancer to raise vital funds and awareness for its life-saving cancer detection, prevention and support services.As Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer provides essential services such as digital breast screening, skin cancer detection, support and therapeutic services, M.O.T. health checks and health improvement programmes. With one person diagnosed with cancer every hour in Northern Ireland, the charity’s mission to save lives and support individuals affected by cancer has never been more critical.<img src="https://content-hub.propertypal.com/media/image_1_cbc894fdb5/image_1_cbc894fdb5.png" alt="image-1.png" srcset="https://content-hub.propertypal.com/media/thumbnail_image_1_cbc894fdb5/thumbnail_image_1_cbc894fdb5.png 245w,https://content-hub.propertypal.com/media/small_image_1_cbc894fdb5/small_image_1_cbc894fdb5.png 500w,https://content-hub.propertypal.com/media/medium_image_1_cbc894fdb5/medium_image_1_cbc894fdb5.png 750w,https://content-hub.propertypal.com/media/large_image_1_cbc894fdb5/large_image_1_cbc894fdb5.png 1000w," sizes="100vw">&nbsp;Speaking about the partnership, Emma McNally, COO of PropertyPal Group, said: &nbsp;<blockquote>Within the Propertypal Group, we believe in making a positive impact in the communities we serve through our property search websites Propertynews and PropertyPal. Cancer affects so many people across Northern Ireland and we are honoured to have Propertynews support Action Cancer in their mission to save lives through early detection, prevention and support.Propertynews will be working closely with the charity to raise awareness of their work and also raise much-needed funds to help them continue delivering their vital services to over 20,000 people in Northern Ireland annually. We look forward to engaging with our customers and the wider public to help make a real difference to individuals and families affected by cancer.</blockquote>Douglas King, Head of Fundraising &amp; Communications at Action Cancer, added: &nbsp;<blockquote>We are delighted to welcome Propertynews as our latest charity partner for 2025/26 and beyond. As a business that reaches over 300,000 people in every part of Northern Ireland each month, their support will play a crucial role in helping us raise awareness of our life-saving services &nbsp;as well as our offering of vital support for both those affected by cancer and their families.We are also thrilled to specifically have Propertynews on board as a key sponsor for ‘Paint the Town Pink,’ which is one of our most important annual fundraising campaigns in support of our breast screening service. With the help of Propertynews, we hope to engage even more businesses and members of the public in raising awareness and funds to support our services.</blockquote>&nbsp;

Propertynews partners with Action Cancer to support life-saving detection, prevention and support services across Northern Ireland.

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