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How much does moving house cost?
The Explainer House prices may fluctuate but there are also various fees to consider when buying a new home
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Where will mortgage rates head in 2024?
The Explainer Homebuyers are hoping a reprieve is somewhere on the horizon
By Becca Stanek Published
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What the Realtor lawsuit verdict means for home buyers
Talking Point The way agents are paid will probably change. And that could mean lower prices for buyers.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Mortgage interest rates: when will they come down?
feature While rates are falling, they are still higher than those seen in the past decade
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Labour and house-building: digging for victory?
Talking Point Keir Starmer's eye-catching pledge to reinstate Tory target of 300,000 new homes a year has divided critics
By The Week Staff Published
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What is happening in the UK rental market
feature Rents across Britain are rising at fastest rate on record
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How could a government shutdown affect you financially?
The Explainer The status of various food, housing, and loan programs may become uncertain if the government shuts down
By Becca Stanek Published
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The Liberal Democrat housing drama
Why Everyone's Talking About Ed Davey suffered a bruising defeat on the conference floor leading some to question his leadership
By Rebekah Evans Published
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How climate change is going to change the insurance industry
The Explainer Some regions will soon be 'uninsurable'
By Devika Rao Published
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
By The Week Staff Published
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The UK’s looming rental crisis
feature Focus on the UK’s mortgage ‘timebomb’ has left plight of private renters largely overlooked
By Arion McNicoll Published
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When is the ideal time to buy a house?
In Depth Rising interest rates and a volatile property market may deter would-be buyers
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Pension vs. property: which is best for your retirement?
feature While saving into a pension can have tax-free benefits, some will be persuaded by rising property values
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK
feature Six years on since the government vowed to ‘learn lessons’ has sufficient progress been made?
By Rebekah Evans Published
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