Mortgages
The latest news, updates and opinions on Mortgages from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What is the Freedom to Buy scheme? UK Labour Party’s mortgage plans explained
Explainer The Labour Party announced the Freedom to Buy scheme during the 2024 general election campaign. Here’s what we know so far about the housing policy.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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House prices suffer unexpected August ‘hiccup’, Nationwide HPI finds
News There was a minor reversal in house prices in August, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Half a million pensioners still lumbered with a mortgage in retirement
Half a million pensioners are still paying off their mortgage in retirement, while more older borrowers are taking out home loans. Will your pension cover the costs?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Mortgage rates are dropping but you need to act fast to get the best deals
News Mortgage shelf-life has almost halved as borrowers take advantage of cheaper home loans. We explain how to be mortgage-ready
By Marc Shoffman Published
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House prices jump 0.8% in July and could soar higher due to rate cut
Average UK house prices rose 0.8% last month, and 2.3% over the past year, according to Halifax. Could falling mortgage rates fuel a rise this year?
By Ruth Emery Published
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What is an offset mortgage and should you consider one?
Mortgages Offset mortgages are a good way to put your money to work. We explain what they are and if they might work for you.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Mortgage overpayment calculator: pay off your home loan early?
Our mortgage overpayment calculator can help you to see how much overpayments can reduce your mortgage balance.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February
The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months
By Ruth Emery Published
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Homeowners launch mortgage prisoner legal claim against TSB
News Law firm Harcus Parker is battling a number of banks including TSB, which it claims have caused borrowers from collapsed lenders to become mortgage prisoners
By Marc Shoffman Published
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