Mortgages
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Hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate mortgages to expire by the general election – how to cope with rising costs
Feature The general election manifestos say little about mortgage support for homeowners, yet many will see their cheap deals end as the nation heads to the polls.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Labour unveils 'Freedom to Buy' pledge to get young people on housing ladder
News Freedom to Buy will get 80,000 young people onto the housing ladder by the next general election, Keir Starmer's party has claimed
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Mortgage warning: Surge in “ultra-long” home loans that run past state pension age
One million homeowners have taken out mortgages that they will still be paying off in retirement, according to Bank of England data. We take a close look at the figures - plus, how to make your mortgage more affordable.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Which region will see biggest house prices growth by 2028? What the latest Savills forecast says
News House prices could see a turnaround over the next five years, according to Savills, as mortgage rates and cost of living pressures ease
By Henry Sandercock Published
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SVR mortgages are hitting record-highs – should you fix your mortgage?
Mortgages Mortgage rates have been soaring due to concerns about when the Bank of England will cut interest rates. So, should you fix?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Why are lenders hiking UK mortgage rates? Interest rates and service factors explained
Explainer Mortgage rates have remained close to decade-highs for 18 months since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget. They are currently on the up again. Here’s why.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Mortgage rate hikes behind drop in UK house prices, Nationwide finds
News UK house prices have not enjoyed the usual spring bounce due to an uptick in mortgage rates, according to Nationwide, with first-time buyers being particularly impacted
By Henry Sandercock Published
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UK sold house prices fall again amid mortgage rates uncertainty, ONS House Price Index shows
News The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis of UK sold house prices data showed they remained down year-on-year.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Yorkshire Building Society launches 99% loan-to-value mortgage – is a low deposit loan a good idea?
News First-time buyers can get on the property ladder with just a £5,000 deposit, we explain how the new mortgage product works.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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