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Colleen Babcock is Rightmove’s property expert, with 20 years of experience in the property industry, including a decade at an award-winning independent estate agency in West London. Colleen explains what’s happening in the property market in a simple, easy-to-understand way for those looking to move home soon, or just interested in the property industry. In Rightmove’s House Price Index, Colleen comments on the key data and trends of the month, and the external factors influencing behaviour in the housing market.

Latest articles by Colleen Babcock

Current average buy to let mortgage rates

Key summary: What is a buy-to-let mortgage? A buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage is a loan specifically for buying a property you […]

Current UK remortgage rates

If your mortgage is coming to an end soon, or you’re looking to move to a different type of mortgage, […]

What is remortgaging and how does the process work?

Key takeaways: When your existing fixed rate mortgage deal comes to an end, chances are you’ll want to secure a new deal to keep your monthly mortgage repayments […]

Reasons a mortgage might be declined on a property

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to get a mortgage to move to your next home, it’s helpful to […]

How much are estate agent fees and how do they work?

In summary: When you’re selling your home, estate agent fees are an important part of the process. Knowing how they […]

When is the best time to sell a house?

Updated: When considering the best time to sell a house, it’s worth understanding what is going on in the housing […]

Different ways to sell a property

Most people choose to sell their property through private treaty, which often involves using an agent to help, but can […]

Your guide to green mortgages

Green mortgages – sometimes also called eco mortgages – are mortgage loans specifically designed for financing an energy-efficient property, or […]

Your guide to remortgaging Remortgage rates How can a mortgage broker help? Please note: Your home may be repossessed if […]

First-time buyers

Please note: Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on the mortgage. Rightmove is not […]