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More borrowers are taking marathon mortgages that will last into retirement – how risky are they?
Quilter has uncovered a 251% increase in the number of borrowers taking out longer loan terms but the wealth manager suggests this isn't necessarily a bad thing. We examine the risks
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
Stamp duty changes put the brakes on the property market earlier this year, but buyers could now be starting to return. What does it mean for house prices?
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Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise over three years
Renters have seen a bigger increase in their monthly housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners, according to Zoopla
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Rachel Reeves announces permanent 95% mortgage guarantee scheme
Mortgages offered through the scheme will mean first-time buyers and home movers can buy a home with a deposit of just 5%
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Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise
Mortgage holders with deals expiring soon can expect to pay more, according to Bank of England calculations, though the increase is less than previously forecast
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Reducing cash ISA limit will make lending difficult and expensive, warn providers
An open letter from the Building Societies Association has urged the chancellor to keep the cash ISA limit at £20,000. We look at whether a smaller cash ISA allowance will make it harder to get a mortgage or loan
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Mortgage rates have tumbled over the past few months. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year
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Time to remortgage? Everything you need to know to get the best deal
A mortgage is likely to be your biggest monthly expense, which makes securing the best rate and terms crucial when it’s time to remortgage
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Should you overpay your mortgage?
If you have spare cash left over at the end of the month, should you overpay your mortgage, or would savings or your pension be a better home for your money?
