Mortgage Market Update - April 2026

Mortgage Market Update - April 2026

From The Property Podcast by Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub

April 30, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Rob & Rob discuss the current mortgage market with expert Nick, covering rates, the Renters’ Rights Act, and investment strategies.

Mortgage rates are moving, and if you’re an investor trying to work out what to do next, you’re not alone. Rob & Rob bring in expert, Nick from Framework Mortgages to get straight answers on what’s happening with rates, where they’re likely heading and what investors should be doing right now. This episode will get you up to speed on the impact of swap rates, the Renters’ Rights Act, pressure of a global conflict, and more. (01:01) News story of the week (04:48) What swap rates are, why they matter more than interest rates and where they sit right now (10:21) What will trigger lenders rates to rise and fall (13:46) Whether the Renters’ Rights Act will impact mortgage stress tests and lending criteria (16:19) Your best options if your fixed rate is about to end (18:16) Nick's crystal ball prediction for where rates will land by late summer, and how to time your next investment around it (21:47) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Average new seller asking prices rise by 0.8% Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob Bence, Rob Dix

Guest: Nick

Topics covered

  • mortgage rates
  • investment strategies
  • swap rates
  • Renters’ Rights Act
  • lending criteria
  • market predictions

Keywords

  • mortgage market
  • interest rates
  • investment advice
  • swap rates
  • lending criteria
  • property investment

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Organizations: Framework Mortgages, Property Hub

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